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

The cheapest way to get from Winchester to Exeter is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winchester to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Winchester and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Winchester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from The Broadway and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Winchester and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Winchester to Exeter?

The distance between Winchester and Exeter is 172 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Winchester to Exeter without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 45m and costs £45 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Winchester to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Exeter bus from?

Winchester to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Exeter train from?

Winchester to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Winchester station.

Train or bus from Winchester to Exeter?

The best way to get from Winchester to Exeter is to train via Reading which takes 2h 45m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Winchester to Exeter bus arrive?

Winchester to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Winchester to Exeter train arrive?

Winchester to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Winchester to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Winchester to Exeter is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Winchester to Exeter.

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

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Winchester to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 75 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Winchester to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2h 45m
£46–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bampfylde Streetbus B9
4h 23m
£24–32
Drive 113.2 mi
1. Drive from Winchester to Exetercar 113.2 mi
2h 10m
£28–40
Line 75 bus, train
1. Take the bus from City Road to Bus Stationbus 75
2. Take the train from Andover to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 57m
£26–74
Train
1. Take the train from Chandlers Ford to Salisburytrain Romsey - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 37m
£32–87

Winchester to Exeter by train

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.1 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Winchester, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Winchester to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bampfylde Street once daily. Tickets cost £22–30 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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