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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Exeter is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Bampfylde Street via King Street and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Ashford International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Kent to Exeter?

The distance between Kent and Exeter is 243 miles. The road distance is 212.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Exeter without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 1m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Kent to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Exeter bus from?

Kent to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Exeter train from?

Kent to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Exeter?

The best way to get from Kent to Exeter is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 1m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Kent to Exeter bus arrive?

Kent to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium station.

Where does the Kent to Exeter train arrive?

Kent to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kent to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Exeter is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Kent to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Kent to Exeter?

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 1m
£110–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to Tottenham Hotspur Stadiumbus N22
2. Take the bus from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Bampfylde Streetbus N06
8h 39m
£46–114
Drive 211.6 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Exetercar 211.6 mi
3h 39m
£51–74
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
6h 17m
£125–251
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 41m
£91–211
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to Bromley Southtrain
2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus
9h 26m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 7m
£207–466
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
7h 14m
£254–506

Kent to Exeter by train and subway

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4h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241.2 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Exeter St Davids via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Bampfylde Street via King Street and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in around 8h 39m.

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