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

The cheapest way to get from Headington to Exeter is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Headington to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Headington and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Headington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Headington Shops and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Headington and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Headington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Headington to Exeter?

The distance between Headington and Exeter is 168 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Headington to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Headington to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Headington to Exeter bus from?

Headington to Exeter bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Headington Shops station.

Where do I catch the Headington to Exeter train from?

Headington to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Headington to Exeter?

The best way to get from Headington to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Headington to Exeter bus arrive?

Headington to Exeter bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Headington to Exeter train arrive?

Headington to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Headington to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Headington to Exeter is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Headington to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1513+ hotels available in Exeter.

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There are 5 ways to get from Headington to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 10m
£70–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Headington Shops to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lgw / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
5h 41m
£35–53
Drive 147.7 mi
1. Drive from Headington to Exetercar 147.7 mi
2h 48m
£37–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manor Surgery to Parkway Stationbus X32
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3h 43m
£60–113
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Oxford to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 31m
£66–126

Headington to Exeter by bus and train

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.5 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Headington Shops to Exeter St Davids via Westgate, Railway Station, Oxford, and Reading in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Headington Shops to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 41m.

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