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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Exeter is to train and bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 4m.

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 - £75.

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 3h 47m.

How far is it from Stansted to Exeter?

The distance between Stansted and Exeter is 207 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 3h 47m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Stansted to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Exeter train from?

Stansted to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or fly from Stansted to Exeter?

The best way to get from Stansted to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £240 - £600 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Stansted to Exeter train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1488+ 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 London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 47m
£115–190
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 4m
£33–73
Drive 197.2 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Exetercar 197.2 mi
3h 25m
£49–71
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
8h 51m
£210–489
Train via Gravesend
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
6h 15m
£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 39m
£117–321
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
7h 5m
£244–573

Stansted to Exeter by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 205.7 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, British Airways, Loganair, and KLM fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.

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