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

The cheapest way to get from Hampshire to Exeter is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hampshire to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Hampshire and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Hampshire to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Robertson Road and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Hampshire to Exeter?

The distance between Hampshire and Exeter is 180 miles. The road distance is 121.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hampshire to Exeter without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Hampshire to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hampshire to Exeter bus from?

Hampshire to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Train or bus from Hampshire to Exeter?

The best way to get from Hampshire to Exeter is to train via Reading which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Hampshire to Exeter bus arrive?

Hampshire to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Can I drive from Hampshire to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Hampshire to Exeter is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Hampshire to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1389+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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

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 Reading
best
1. Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
3h 48m
£50–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bampfylde Streetbus B9
4h 25m
£24–32
Drive 120.7 mi
1. Drive from Hampshire to Exetercar 120.7 mi
2h 21m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Chandlers Ford to Salisburytrain Romsey - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 5m
£34–90

Hampshire to Exeter by bus and train

58Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.6 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from New Farm Road to Exeter St Davids via Worthy Lane, Winchester, and Reading in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bampfylde Street once daily. Tickets cost £22–30 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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