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

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

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 station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

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 Borough Green & Wrotham and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Stansted to Exeter?

The distance between Stansted and Exeter is 209 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 via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Exeter train from?

Stansted to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Borough Green & Wrotham station.

Train, bus or fly from Stansted to Exeter?

The best way to get from Stansted to Exeter is to train via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £250 - £550 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Stansted to Exeter bus arrive?

Stansted to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Stansted to Exeter train arrive?

Stansted to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross 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 511+ hotels available in Exeter.

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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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 49m
£104–204
Drive 197.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stansted to Exetercar 197.2 mi
3h 25m
£48–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B21
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bampfylde Streetbus B9
6h 47m
£61–122
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
7h 7m
£253–550
Train
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 2m
£86–193
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
7h 10m
£189–469
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
6h 46m
£114–250

Stansted to Exeter by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 208 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Exeter St Davids via Borough Green & Wrotham, London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stansted to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 6h 47m.

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