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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Exeter?

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 23m.

How far is it from Southport to Exeter?

The distance between Southport and Exeter is 271 miles. The road distance is 261.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Southport to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Exeter bus from?

Southport to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Exeter train from?

Southport to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Southport to Exeter?

The best way to get from Southport to Exeter is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Southport to Exeter bus arrive?

Southport to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Southport to Exeter train arrive?

Southport to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Southport to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Exeter is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Southport to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 23m
£105–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
11h 3m
£31–56
Drive 259.8 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Exetercar 259.8 mi
4h 22m
£64–93
Train via Liverpool Central
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 33m
£107–201
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
9h 7m
£116–210

Southport to Exeter by train

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Distance: 269.6 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Bampfylde Street via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Bus Station in around 11h 3m.

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