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How to get fromHeathrow to Exeterby bus, train, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbusRa1
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St DavidstrainLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
    3h 14m
    £62–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus501 / ...
    3h 40m
    £13–55

  3. Drive 158.2 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Exetercar158.2 mi
    2h 49m
    £40–58

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)planeLHR - EXT
    3h 56m
    £141–437

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station SouthsidebusRa2
    2. Take the train from Woking to Exeter CentraltrainLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    4h 43m

  6. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)planeLGW - EXT
    5h 31m
    £106–293

Heathrow to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar166Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Exeter, England?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street hourly. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route hourly. Alternatively, British Airways, Loganair, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT) 4 times a day.

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