There are 7 ways to get from Upminster to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Paddington
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 32m£79–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 58m£24–123Drive 188.4 mi
- Drive from Upminster to Exetercar 188.4 mi
3h 56m£47–68Fly from London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h 44m£204–435Train
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
5h 20m£70–150Fly from London City Airport
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
6h 30m£228–462Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 28m£105–243
Upminster to Exeter by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upminster to Exeter is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Upminster to Exeter is to train via Paddington which takes 3h 32m and costs £75 - £160.
No, there is no direct bus from Upminster station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Barking Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Upminster to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Upminster and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Aldgate station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Upminster and Exeter is 194 miles. The road distance is 189.5 miles.
The best way to get from Upminster to Exeter without a car is to train via Paddington which takes 3h 32m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Upminster to Exeter, including transfers.
Upminster to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Upminster to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Upminster to Exeter is to train via Paddington which takes 3h 32m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £130 and takes 6h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £200 - £440 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Upminster, England and Exeter, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street hourly. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190–390
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £250–800
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £280–850
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140–490
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £370–1,100
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £340–550
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–310
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £240–750
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Upminster to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Upminster to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upminster to Exeter is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Upminster to Exeter.
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