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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Exeterby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Exeter by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2h 56m
    £85–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    5h
    £31–79

  3. Drive 155.6 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Exetercar car 155.6 mi
    2h 45m
    £38–55

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    4h 28m
    £163–357

  5. Line 730 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Frimley stationbus bus 730
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 5m

  6. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    5h 14m
    £95–204

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Exeter, England?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT) 4 times a day.

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