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

The cheapest way to get from Southam to Exeter is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southam to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Southam and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Southam to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Chickabiddy Lane and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Upper Parade, Pool Meadow Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Southam to Exeter?

The distance between Southam and Exeter is 217 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southam to Exeter without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Southam to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southam to Exeter bus from?

Southam to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Train or bus from Southam to Exeter?

The best way to get from Southam to Exeter is to train via Reading which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Southam to Exeter bus arrive?

Southam to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Southam to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Southam to Exeter is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Southam to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1366+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
4h 7m
£56–211
Drive 158.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southam to Exetercar 158.5 mi
2h 52m
£39–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 57m
£52–101
Train
1. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 55m
£47–166
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 12m
£60–141

Southam to Exeter by bus and train

140Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.2 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Southam, Warwickshire, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a bus from Warwick House to Exeter St Davids via Upper Parade, Parish Church, Leamington Spa, and Reading in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chickabiddy Lane to Bampfylde Street via Upper Parade, Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 57m.

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