What is the cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Exeter is to bus which costs £11 - £26 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Austell to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from St. Austell to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between St. Austell and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Austell station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between St. Austell and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Austell and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from St. Austell to Exeter?

The distance between St. Austell and Exeter is 91 miles. The road distance is 74.1 miles.

How do I travel from St. Austell to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £24 - £120.

How long does it take to get from St. Austell to Exeter?

The train from St Austell to Exeter St Davids takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Exeter bus from?

St. Austell to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Exeter train from?

St. Austell to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Austell station.

Train or bus from St. Austell to Exeter?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Exeter is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £24 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £26 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the St. Austell to Exeter bus arrive?

St. Austell to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the St. Austell to Exeter train arrive?

St. Austell to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from St. Austell to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Austell to Exeter is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from St. Austell to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Austell to Exeter?

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St. Austell to Exeter - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from St. Austell to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St DavidsPenzance - London Paddington / ...
1h 59m
£24–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bampfylde StreetUk049 / ...
2h 35m
£12–26
Drive 73.6 mi
1. Drive from St. Austell to Exeter73.6 mi
1h 20m
£19–27

St. Austell to Exeter by train

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Distance: 90.2 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between St. Austell, England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Austell to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Plymouth Coach Station in around 2h 35m.

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