There are 7 ways to get from Hayes to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London Paddington
best- Take the train from Hayes (Kent) to London Charing Crosstrain Hayes
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
3h 37m£66–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 14m£10–46Drive 177.6 mi
- Drive from Hayes to Exetercar 177.6 mi
3h 33m£44–63Fly from London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 2m£153–414Train
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 54m£28–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain Elizabeth
- Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bampfylde Streetbus Ukn49 / ...
7h 20m£54–68Fly from London City Airport
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
7h 35m£201–570
Hayes to Exeter by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hayes to Exeter is to bus which costs £9 - £50 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Hayes to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Hayes station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bromley South Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Hayes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hayes (Kent) and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Hayes and Exeter is 191 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hayes to Exeter without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 3h 37m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Hayes to Exeter, including transfers.
Hayes to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Hayes to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hayes (Kent) station.
The best way to get from Hayes to Exeter is to train via London Paddington which takes 3h 37m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £50 and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £150 - £420 and takes 6h 2m.
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, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street hourly. Tickets cost £14–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–550
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–550
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–550
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–350
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £280–1,100
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £250–600
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–410
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–490
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–350
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £250–600
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Hayes (Kent) to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–10
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Tottenham Court Rd to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £34–35
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Hayes to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Hayes to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hayes to Exeter is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Hayes to Exeter.
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