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There are 8 ways to get from Hayes to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from Hayes (Kent) to London Charing CrosstrainHayes
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidstrainLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
    3h 37m
    £66–132

  2. Bus via East Croydon Rail Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde StreetbusUkn49 / ...
    6h 19m
    £22–60

  3. Drive 177.6 mi

    1. Drive from Hayes to Exetercar177.6 mi
    3h 31m
    £44–64

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)planeLGW - EXT
    5h 13m
    £107–282

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter CentraltrainLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    4h 56m
    £22–81

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Honiton Road P&Rbus501 / ...
    6h 30m
    £27–57

  7. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)planeLHR - EXT
    6h 32m
    £154–434

  8. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)planeLCY - EXT
    6h 59m
    £195–478

Hayes to Exeter by train and subway

Calendar170Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Hayes (Kent) to Exeter St Davids via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–28 and the journey takes 5h 6m. National Express also services this route every 2 hours.

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