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

The cheapest way to get from Hastings to Exeter is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hastings to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Hastings and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Pier and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Gildredge Road, Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Hastings and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hastings and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Hastings to Exeter?

The distance between Hastings and Exeter is 239 miles. The road distance is 204.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hastings to Exeter without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 40m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Hastings to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hastings to Exeter bus from?

Hastings to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Hastings to Exeter train from?

Hastings to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hastings station.

Train or bus from Hastings to Exeter?

The best way to get from Hastings to Exeter is to train via London which takes 4h 40m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Hastings to Exeter bus arrive?

Hastings to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Hastings to Exeter train arrive?

Hastings to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Hastings to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Hastings to Exeter is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Hastings to Exeter.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Hastings to London Charing Crosstrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 40m
£104–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
9h 35m
£41–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hastings to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus
8h 29m
£50–84
Drive 203.5 mi
1. Drive from Hastings to Exetercar 203.5 mi
4h 2m
£51–73
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Hastings to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 46m
£113–255
Train
1. Take the train from Hastings to London Waterloo Easttrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
6h 2m
£92–186
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Hastings to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
7h 48m
£227–466
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hastings to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 57m
£118–265
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Hastings to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane SOU - EXT
7h 26m
£211–409

Hastings to Exeter by train and subway

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Distance: 237.4 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Hastings to Exeter St Davids via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pier to Bampfylde Street via Gildredge Road, Old Steine, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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