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

The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £65 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Maidenhead and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Maidenhead to Exeter?

The distance between Maidenhead and Exeter is 149 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Maidenhead to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Exeter train from?

Maidenhead to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train, bus or fly from Maidenhead to Exeter?

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £150 - £420 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Maidenhead to Exeter train arrive?

Maidenhead to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Maidenhead to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Exeter is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Maidenhead to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 992+ hotels available in Exeter.

Maidenhead to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Maidenhead to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 25m
£65–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
5h 32m
£33–83
Drive 147.4 mi
1. Drive from Maidenhead to Exetercar 147.4 mi
2h 50m
£37–53
Fly
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h 35m
£150–419
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 5m
£61–150

Maidenhead to Exeter by train

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2h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148.5 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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