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

The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Exeter is to train and bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stafford to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Stafford and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stafford and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Stafford to Exeter?

The distance between Stafford and Exeter is 195 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stafford to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £85 - £250.

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

The train from Stafford to Exeter St Davids takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Exeter train from?

Stafford to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.

Train or bus from Stafford to Exeter?

The best way to get from Stafford to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £85 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Stafford to Exeter train arrive?

Stafford to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Stafford to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Exeter is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Stafford to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1366+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stafford to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton / ...
3h 25m
£85–250
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Honiton Road P&Rbus Fal
5h 59m
£22–52
Drive 180.7 mi
1. Drive from Stafford to Exetercar 180.7 mi
3h 1m
£45–65
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 48m
£41–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Lordswood Rdbus X8
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
6h 17m
£25–55

Stafford to Exeter by train

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.4 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Stafford, England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Stafford to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £85–250 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stafford to Bampfylde Street via Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Bus Station, Lordswood Rd, and Bus Station in around 6h 17m.

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