There are 6 ways to get from Southport to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Wigan North Western - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 6m£47–217Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
9h 17mDrive 259.8 mi
- Drive from Southport to Exetercar 259.8 mi
4h 22m£64–93Train, fly
- Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4h 17m£82–277Train via Liverpool Central
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 18m£48–204Bus, train
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
11h 2m£89–187
Southport to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southport to Exeter is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Southport to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £80 - £280.
No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Southport to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Wigan North Western and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Southport and Exeter is 271 miles. The road distance is 261.3 miles.
The best way to get from Southport to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £45 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Southport to Exeter, including transfers.
Southport to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Southport to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Southport to Exeter is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £45 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Southport, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Southport to Exeter St Davids via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 17m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–230
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Southport to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Whitechapel to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
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More Questions & Answers
Southport to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Southport to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Exeter is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Southport to Exeter.
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