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How to get fromTilbury to Exeterby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tilbury to Exeter by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    3h 55m
    £82–147

  2. Drive  194.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tilbury to Exetercar car 194.8 mi
    4h 3m
    £49–70

  3. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    6h 48m
    £251–468

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    5h 6m
    £72–147

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    5h 44m
    £108–267

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    6h 23m
    £207–411

London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Tilbury, 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 13m. Alternatively, British Airways, Loganair, and three other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.

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