There are 5 ways to get from Southam to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Leamington Spa to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 9m£91–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Exeterbus Uk087
8h 4m£31–53Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 55m£46–71Drive 158.5 mi
- Drive from Southam to Exetercar 158.5 mi
2h 53m£40–58Train
- Take the train from Leamington Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 3m£88–135
Southam to Exeter by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southam to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Southam to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £60.
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 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Southam to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Leamington Spa and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Southam and Exeter is 217 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.
The best way to get from Southam to Exeter without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 9m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Southam to Exeter, including transfers.
Southam to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Southam to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leamington Spa station.
The best way to get from Southam to Exeter is to train via Reading which takes 4h 9m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £45 - £75 and takes 7h 55m.
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 9m. 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 55m.
Train from Leamington Spa to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leamington Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southam to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southam to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southam to Exeter is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Southam to Exeter.
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