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There are 7 ways to get from Ilford to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidstrainLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
    3h 11m
    £59–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde StreetbusUkn49 / ...
    6h 35m
    £16–46

  3. Drive 182 mi

    1. Drive from Ilford to Exetercar182 mi
    3h 41m
    £46–66

  4. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)planeLCY - EXT
    6h 20m
    £197–472

  5. Train via Stratford Bus Station

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter CentraltrainLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    4h 57m
    £28–102

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)planeLGW - EXT
    5h 21m
    £115–316

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)planeLHR - EXT
    5h 49m
    £159–481

Ilford to Exeter by train

Calendar167Weekly Trains
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–35 and the journey takes 5h 6m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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