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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    3h 27m
    £89–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    6h 25m
    £33–55

  3. Drive  184.5 mi

    1. Drive from Harpenden to Exetercar car 184.5 mi
    3h 17m
    £47–68

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    5h 44m
    £127–308

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    5h 8m
    £81–157

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    7h 37m
    £212–477

Harpenden to Exeter by train

Calendar162Weekly Trains
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harpenden to Bampfylde Street via Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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