What is the cheapest way to get from Preston Road to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Preston Road to Exeter is to bus which costs £17 - £60 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston Road to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Preston Road to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Preston Road and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Preston Road station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Preston Road Station and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Baker Street station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Preston Road to Exeter?

The distance between Preston Road and Exeter is 182 miles. The road distance is 170.2 miles.

How do I travel from Preston Road to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Preston Road to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Preston Road to Exeter?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Preston Road to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston Road to Exeter train from?

Preston Road to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from Preston Road to Exeter?

The best way to get from Preston Road to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £60 and takes 5h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £410 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Preston Road to Exeter train arrive?

Preston Road to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Preston Road to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston Road to Exeter is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Preston Road to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Exeter.

Preston Road to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Preston Road to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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 London Paddington to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
3h 1m
£58–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street501 / ...
5h 19m
£17–60
Drive 169.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston Road to Exeter169.2 mi
3h 7m
£42–61
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)LHR - EXT
6h 2m
£137–403
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
5h 36m
£116–285

Preston Road to Exeter by subway and train

170Weekly Services

3h 1mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.7 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Preston Road, Greater London, England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £55–120 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £28–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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