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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Exeter is to bus via Exeter which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Swanley to Exeter?

The distance between Swanley and Exeter is 193 miles. The road distance is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Exeter without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 3h 22m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Swanley to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Exeter train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Swanley to Exeter?

The best way to get from Swanley to Exeter is to train via London Paddington which takes 3h 22m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £450 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Swanley to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanley to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Exeter is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Swanley to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1549+ hotels available in Exeter.

Swanley to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Swanley to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 22m
£85–176
Bus via Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Exeterbus Uk045 / ...
6h 47m
£28–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 17m
£39–99
Drive 193.9 mi
1. Drive from Swanley to Exetercar 193.9 mi
3h 22m
£48–69
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h 27m
£193–445
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
4h 38m
£73–176
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 6m
£107–267
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
6h 35m
£286–489

Swanley to Exeter by train and subway

130Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.6 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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