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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Exeter is to train and bus which costs £16 - £50 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Rugby to Exeter?

The distance between Rugby and Exeter is 196 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Rugby to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Exeter train from?

Rugby to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train or fly from Rugby to Exeter?

The best way to get from Rugby to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Rugby to Exeter train arrive?

Rugby to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Exeter is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Rugby to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1366+ hotels available in Exeter.

Rugby to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Rugby 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 Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 58m
£35–156
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Honiton Road P&Rbus Fal
6h 47m
£16–49
Drive 167.9 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Exetercar 167.9 mi
3h 3m
£42–60
Fly
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Exeter (EXT)plane BHX - EXT
6h 11m
£93–220

Rugby to Exeter by train

124Weekly Trains

3h 58mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.7 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.

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