There are 3 ways to get from Widnes to Exeter by train or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 52m£92–168Drive 237.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Widnes to Exetercar 237.8 mi
3h 57m£59–85Train
- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 51m£100–177
Widnes to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Exeter is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Widnes to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Widnes and Exeter is 240 miles. The road distance is 239.2 miles.
The best way to get from Widnes to Exeter without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 52m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Widnes to Exeter, including transfers.
Widnes to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Exeter is 239 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Widnes to Exeter.
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What companies run services between Widnes, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–60
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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