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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Exeter is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Gatwick Airport and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Lewes to Exeter?

The distance between Lewes and Exeter is 213 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Exeter without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 35m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Lewes to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Exeter bus from?

Lewes to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Exeter train from?

Lewes to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Lewes to Exeter?

The best way to get from Lewes to Exeter is to train via Reading which takes 4h 35m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 11m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £270 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Lewes to Exeter bus arrive?

Lewes to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Lewes to Exeter train arrive?

Lewes to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Exeter is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Lewes to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Lewes to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 35m
£95–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
8h 11m
£44–114
Drive 176.3 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Exetercar 176.3 mi
3h 22m
£44–63
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 5m
£104–268
Train
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
5h 7m
£89–208
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 51m
£79–181
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
7h 27m
£211–480

Lewes to Exeter by train

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Distance: 212 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Exeter St Davids via Gatwick Airport and Reading in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Bampfylde Street via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 11m.

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