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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Exeter is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Scotchford Bridge and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bus Station, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Exeter?

The distance between Stanstead and Exeter is 243 miles. The road distance is 243.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Stanstead to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Exeter bus from?

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

Train or bus from Stanstead to Exeter?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Stanstead to Exeter bus arrive?

Stanstead to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Exeter is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Stanstead to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1367+ hotels available in Exeter.

Stanstead to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Stanstead to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 26m
£109–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
10h 41m
£56–133
Drive 241.9 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Exetercar 241.9 mi
4h 30m
£61–87
Train via Groves Close
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
8h 6m
£104–231

Stanstead to Exeter by bus and train

5Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Exeter St Davids via Lucas Road, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 41m.

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