There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New StreetLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidsSheffield - Plymouth / ...
4h 39m£57–221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Newhall St
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
7h 51m£23–46Drive 234 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Exeter234 mi
3h 59m£59–85Train, fly
- Take the train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
4h 53m£92–352Train
- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 50m£91–205
Runcorn to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Exeter is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bus Interchange, Newhall St and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Runcorn and Exeter is 240 miles. The road distance is 235.4 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Exeter without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Runcorn to Exeter, including transfers.
Runcorn to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Runcorn to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Exeter is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Bampfylde Street via Bus Interchange, Newhall St, and Bus Station in around 7h 51m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–85
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £51–56
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Interchange to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Runcorn to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.
Runcorn to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Exeter is 235 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Runcorn to Exeter.
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