What is the cheapest way to get from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Newton Abbot to Exeter is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Newton Abbot to Exeter is to train which takes 18 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Newton Abbot and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rail Station station and arriving at Bampfylde Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Newton Abbot and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newton Abbot and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

The distance between Newton Abbot and Exeter is 20 miles. The road distance is 15.8 miles.

How do I travel from Newton Abbot to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Newton Abbot to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £7 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

The train from Newton Abbot to Exeter St Davids takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Newton Abbot to Exeter bus from?

Newton Abbot to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Newton Abbot to Exeter train from?

Newton Abbot to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

The best way to get from Newton Abbot to Exeter is to train which takes 18 min and costs £7 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £9 and takes 40 min.

Where does the Newton Abbot to Exeter bus arrive?

Newton Abbot to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Newton Abbot to Exeter train arrive?

Newton Abbot to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Newton Abbot to Exeter is 16 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Newton Abbot to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

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Newton Abbot to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Newton Abbot to Exeter by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Exeter St DavidsPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
18 min
£7–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bampfylde Street404 / ...
40 min
£2–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newton Abbot to Exeter15.7 mi
23 min
£90–110
Drive 15.7 mi
1. Drive from Newton Abbot to Exeter15.7 mi
23 min
£4–6

Newton Abbot to Exeter by train

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Distance: 20 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Newton Abbot, England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 18 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Bampfylde Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 40 min. Stagecoach South West also services this route hourly.

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