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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Exeter is to bus which costs £85 - £210 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Exeter?

The distance between Hamilton and Exeter is 448 miles. The road distance is 433 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Exeter without a car is to train via Preston which takes 8h 1m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Hamilton to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Exeter bus from?

Hamilton to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Exeter train from?

Hamilton to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Exeter?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Exeter is to train via Preston which takes 8h 1m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £210 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Hamilton to Exeter bus arrive?

Hamilton to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Exeter train arrive?

Hamilton to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Exeter is 433 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Hamilton to Exeter.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hamilton to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Hamilton to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Hamilton to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 1m
£156–288
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 42m
£65–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
12h 25m
£86–208
Drive 430.5 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Exetercar 430.5 mi
6h 58m
£107–154
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 4m
£70–162
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Exeter St Davidstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
8h 39m
£280–390
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
5h 4m
£81–236
Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
7h 26m
£96–275
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
8h 4m
£135–318
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 26m
£119–214

Hamilton to Exeter by train

104Weekly Trains

8h 1mAverage Duration

£156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445.7 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Exeter St Davids via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 25m.

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