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How to get fromPaddington to ExeterBy train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Paddington to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2h 8m
    £75–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    4h 59m
    £39–102

  3. Drive 168.8 mi

    1. Drive from Paddington to Exetercar car 168.8 mi
    3h 12m
    £42–60

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    6h 2m
    £182–416

  5. Train via London Waterloo Station

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    4h 24m
    £74–171

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    6h
    £110–277

Paddington to Exeter by train

Calendar175Weekly Trains
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paddington, England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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