There are 6 ways to get from Swaffham to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's CrossKings Lynn - London Kings Cross
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
5h 39m£79–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street501 / ...
10h 38m£43–114Drive 266.8 mi
- Drive from Swaffham to Exeter266.8 mi
4h 43m£67–96Fly to Exeter
- Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)NWI - EXT
10h 34m£206–609Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Kings Lynn to Ely
- Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
7h 55m£65–242Fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NWI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
8h 3m£120–599
Swaffham to Exeter by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swaffham to Exeter is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Swaffham to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Swaffham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Market Place, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Swaffham and Exeter is 290 miles. The road distance is 268.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swaffham to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £75 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Swaffham to Exeter, including transfers.
Swaffham to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Swaffham to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 10h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £200 - £650 and takes 10h 34m.
Swaffham to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swaffham to Exeter is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Swaffham to Exeter.
What companies run services between Swaffham, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a bus from Kings Arms to Exeter St Davids via Transport Interchange, Kings Lynn, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bampfylde Street via Market Place, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 38m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Norwich International Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–850
Flights from Norwich International Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–490
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Norwich International Airport to Exeter via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £170–400
Train from Kings Lynn to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Kings Lynn to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1351+ hotels available in Exeter.

























