What is the cheapest way to get from Grantham to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Exeter is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grantham to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Exeter is to train via London which takes 3h 58m and costs £75 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Grantham and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Grantham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Boots and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Beastmarket Hill, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Grantham and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Grantham and arriving at Exeter St Davids via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Grantham to Exeter?

The distance between Grantham and Exeter is 282 miles. The road distance is 219.8 miles.

How do I travel from Grantham to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Grantham to Exeter without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 58m and costs £75 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Grantham to Exeter?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Grantham to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Exeter bus from?

Grantham to Exeter bus services, operated by Central Connect, depart from Boots station.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Exeter train from?

Grantham to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Grantham to Exeter?

The best way to get from Grantham to Exeter is to train via London which takes 3h 58m and costs £75 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Grantham to Exeter bus arrive?

Grantham to Exeter bus services, operated by Central Connect, arrive at Beastmarket Hill station.

Where does the Grantham to Exeter train arrive?

Grantham to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Grantham to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Grantham to Exeter is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Grantham to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Grantham to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Grantham to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Grantham to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
3h 58m
£75–196
Drive 218.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grantham to Exetercar 218.6 mi
3h 59m
£54–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boots to Beastmarket Hillbus 93
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 150 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
8h 55m
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 30m
£54–203

Grantham to Exeter by train and subway

174Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.2 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Grantham, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Grantham to Exeter St Davids via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Bampfylde Street via Beastmarket Hill, Canal Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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