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 £35 - £70 and takes 10h 10m.

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 19m 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 Yorkshire Trading and arriving at Exeter via Rail Station Car Park and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

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 26m.

How far is it from Sleaford to Exeter?

The distance between Sleaford and Exeter is 288 miles. The road distance is 233.9 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 26m and costs £110 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 26m and costs £110 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Sleaford to Exeter bus arrive?

Sleaford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus 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 19m 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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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 26m
£116–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087
10h 10m
£35–68
Drive 232.6 mi
1. Drive from Sleaford to Exetercar 232.6 mi
4h 19m
£57–82
Train
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 5m
£140–205
Train #2
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain
6h 56m
£129–269

Sleaford to Exeter by train and subway

89Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.7 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yorkshire Trading to Exeter via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station in around 10h 10m.

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