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How to get fromPreston Road to Exeterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    3h 6m
    £75–145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harrow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl9
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    5h 25m
    £31–82

  3. Drive  169.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston Road to Exetercar car 169.2 mi
    3h 8m
    £42–61

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    5h 9m
    £188–403

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    5h 10m
    £67–147

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    5h 25m
    £107–244

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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 £70–140 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Preston Road station to Bampfylde Street via Harrow-on-the-Hill station, Harrow Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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