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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Exeter is to rideshare which costs £15 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Oxford to Exeter?

The distance between Oxford and Exeter is 165 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Oxford to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Exeter bus from?

Oxford to Exeter bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Exeter?

The best way to get from Oxford to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Oxford to Exeter bus arrive?

Oxford to Exeter bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Exeter train arrive?

Oxford to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Exeter is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Oxford to Exeter.

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

Book your Oxford to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1355+ hotels available in Exeter.

Can I share a ride from Oxford to Exeter?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Oxford and Exeter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Oxford to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Exeter by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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 Oxford to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2h 38m
£44–131
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Oxford to Exeter144.8 mi
3h 10m
£15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus StationLhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street501 / ...
5h 42m
£23–63
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Oxford to BasingstokeManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter CentralLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 15m
£43–106
Drive 144.9 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Exeter144.9 mi
2h 44m
£37–53

Oxford to Exeter by train

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.2 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 42m.

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