There are 8 ways to get from Islington to Exeter by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train via London Paddington
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 46mRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Exeter169.7 mi
3h 46m£15–26Bus via London Heathrow Airport
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
6h 11mFly from London City Airport
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
6h 29m£220–650Train
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
4h 39mBus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 34mDrive 172.3 mi
- Drive from Islington to Exetercar 172.3 mi
3h 23m£42–61Fly from London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 24m£153–405
London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islington to Exeter is to rideshare which costs £15 - £26 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Islington to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Islington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Islington Green and arriving at Bampfylde Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Islington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Farringdon Without and arriving at Exeter St Davids via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Islington and Exeter is 177 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.
The best way to get from Islington to Exeter without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Islington to Exeter, including transfers.
Islington to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Islington to Exeter train services, operated by First Great Western, depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Islington to Exeter is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport, which costs and takes 6h 11m, you could also fly, which costs £220 - £650 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Islington, England and Exeter, England?
First Great Western operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly, and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus-eu operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter once daily, and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £290–1,100
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £250–600
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £250–600
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £260–450
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £260–450
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150–370
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–490
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–410
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £250–600
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £250–600
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150–370
- Website
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
- Website
- southwesttrains.co.uk
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- southwesttrains.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Islington to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Islington to Exeter train services, operated by First Great Western, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islington to Exeter is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Islington to Exeter.
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There are 998+ hotels available in Exeter.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Islington and Exeter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.