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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Exeter is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Flagstone Paving and arriving at Bampfylde Street via The Portobello Inn and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Longfield and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Victoria station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Stansted to Exeter?

The distance between Stansted and Exeter is 208 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Stansted to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Exeter bus from?

Stansted to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Exeter train from?

Stansted to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Longfield station.

Train, bus or fly from Stansted to Exeter?

The best way to get from Stansted to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £250 - £470 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Stansted to Exeter bus arrive?

Stansted to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Stansted to Exeter train arrive?

Stansted to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Exeter is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Stansted to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1501+ hotels available in Exeter.

Stansted to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Stansted to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Longfield to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 6m
£116–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 20m
£29–61
Drive 197.2 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Exetercar 197.2 mi
3h 25m
£49–70
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
7h 38m
£254–463
Train via Gravesend
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
6h 16m
£72–151
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
6h 31m
£113–272
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
7h 6m
£210–408

Stansted to Exeter by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 206.8 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Exeter St Davids via Longfield, London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street hourly. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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