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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Exeter is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Exeter. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Exeter Central via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Exeter?

The distance between Portsmouth and Exeter is 137 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Portsmouth to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Exeter bus from?

Portsmouth to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Exeter train from?

Portsmouth to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Exeter?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Exeter bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Exeter train arrive?

Portsmouth to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Exeter is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Portsmouth to Exeter.

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

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Portsmouth to Exeter - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 45m
£40–74
Drive 125.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Exetercar 125.9 mi
2h 29m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
5h 58m
£44–82

Portsmouth to Exeter by train

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Distance: 136.7 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Exeter Central via Salisbury in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 58m.

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