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How to get fromGuildford to Exeterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Guildford to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2h 58m
    £66–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    5h 36m
    £28–48

  3. Drive  147.3 mi

    1. Drive from Guildford to Exetercar car 147.3 mi
    2h 43m
    £37–53

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4h 58m
    £98–233

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Woking to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    4h 30m
    £53–123

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    6h 24m
    £187–382

Guildford to Exeter by train

Calendar162Weekly Trains
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 36m.

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