There are 5 ways to get from Kidlington to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 23m£70–137Drive 150 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kidlington to Exetercar 150 mi
2h 41m£38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 46m£55–83Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Oxford - Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 16m£63–123Train via Basingstoke
- Take the train from Oxford to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 53m£66–126
Kidlington to Exeter by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kidlington to Exeter is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kidlington to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kidlington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Exeter Hall and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Queens Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kidlington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Oxford Parkway and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Oxford and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Kidlington and Exeter is 171 miles. The road distance is 150.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kidlington to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Kidlington to Exeter, including transfers.
Kidlington to Exeter bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.
Kidlington to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Kidlington to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Kidlington, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a bus from Treeground Place to Exeter St Davids via Oxford Parkway Park and Ride, Oxford Parkway, Oxford, and Reading in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter Hall to Bampfylde Street via Magdalen Street East, Queens Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Oxford to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- info@oxfordbus.co.uk
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Kidlington to Exeter bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Kidlington to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kidlington to Exeter is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Kidlington to Exeter.
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