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How to get fromSan Francisco to Exeterby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Exeter by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Exeter

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Exeter (EXT)planeSFO - EXT
    21h 47m
    £359–1,312

  2. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeSFO - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    15h 34m
    £287–955

  3. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeSFO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    17h 54m
    £384–603

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeSFO - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
    18h 54m
    £320–855

  5. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeSFO - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    20h 29m
    £336–1,286

  6. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeSFO - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
    20h 44m
    £324–1,157

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£354Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Exeter, England?

KLM and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.

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