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

The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sleaford to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Sleaford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Sleaford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Rail Station Car Park, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Sleaford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Sleaford and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Peterborough, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Sleaford to Exeter?

The distance between Sleaford and Exeter is 288 miles. The road distance is 233.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sleaford to Exeter without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs £85 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Sleaford to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Exeter bus from?

Sleaford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Exeter train from?

Sleaford to Exeter train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.

Train or bus from Sleaford to Exeter?

The best way to get from Sleaford to Exeter is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs £85 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Sleaford to Exeter bus arrive?

Sleaford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Sleaford to Exeter train arrive?

Sleaford to Exeter train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Sleaford to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Sleaford to Exeter is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Sleaford to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Sleaford to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sleaford to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
4h 30m
£88–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station151
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
10h 8m
£34–77
Drive 232.5 mi
1. Drive from Sleaford to Exeter232.5 mi
4h 16m
£58–83
Train
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
6h 8m
£60–210
Train #2
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Central
6h 56m
£64–184

Sleaford to Exeter by train and subway

68Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.7 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Exeter St Davids via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bampfylde Street via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 8m.

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