There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) by train, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Train, bus
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Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
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Take the bus from St Davids Station to Exeter International Airport
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Opp P&R Site
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Take the bus from Cheeke Street to Exeter International Airport
2 alternative options
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT)
Drive
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Drive from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT)
Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) by train and bus
The journey time between Plymouth and Exeter Airport (EXT) is around 1h 52m and covers a distance of around 60 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 20 min. Operated by First Great Western Service, CrossCountry and Stagecoach South West, the Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) service departs from Plymouth and arrives in Exeter International Airport. Typically 250 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to bus, which costs £5 - £21 and takes 2h 17m.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to taxi which costs £270 - £330 and takes 51 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Exeter Airport (EXT). However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Exeter International Airport via Opp P&R Site and Cheeke Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Plymouth and Exeter Airport (EXT) is 41 miles. The road distance is 48.6 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 52m and costs £25 - £75.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT), including transfers.
Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Exeter International Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) is 49 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT).
There are 1153+ hotels available in Exeter Airport (EXT). Prices start at £28 per night.

- Distance: 40.7 miles
- Duration: 1h 52m
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Exeter Airport (EXT), England?
You can take a bus from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) via Opp P&R Site and Cheeke Street in around 2h 17m.

- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24 - £60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £24 - £35
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £35 - £60

- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30 - £70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30 - £50
- 1st Class
- £50 - £70

- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from St Davids Station to Exeter International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1 - £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Opp P&R Site
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3 - £5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Cheeke Street to Exeter International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1 - £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South West

- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Plymouth Armada Bus Station to Exeter Sidmouth Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10 - £15
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Schedules at
- https://uk.megabus.com/timetables

- Phone
- 01392477474
- info.greenslades@gmail.com
- Website
- greensladestours.co.uk
Bus from Cheeke Street to Exeter International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Greenslades Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £270 - £330
Need a Cab?
- Phone
- +44 1752 666222
- Website
- needacab247.com
Blue Cab Co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1752477488
- Website
- bluecabco.uk
Alfa Cars
- Phone
- +44 1752911912
- Website
- alfacarsplymouth.co.uk
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