There are 6 ways to get from Putney to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London Paddington
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 59m£73–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
4h 44m£28–45Drive 165.1 mi
- Drive from Putney to Exetercar 165.1 mi
3h 6m£42–60Fly from London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
4h 59m£189–400Train
- Take the train from Putney to London Waterlootrain Ascot - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
5h 22m£68–156Fly from London Gatwick Airport
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4h 41m£98–231
Putney to Exeter by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Putney to Exeter is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Putney to Exeter is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 59m and costs £70 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from Putney station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hammersmith Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Putney station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from East Putney station and arriving at Exeter St Davids via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Putney and Exeter is 179 miles. The road distance is 166.1 miles.
The best way to get from Putney to Exeter without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 59m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Putney to Exeter, including transfers.
Putney to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Putney to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Putney to Exeter is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 59m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 4h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £400 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Putney, 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 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190–390
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £260–800
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £280–850
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140–500
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–310
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £240–750
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Putney to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Putney to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Putney to Exeter is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Putney to Exeter.
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