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How to get fromWorthing to Exeterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Worthing to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 7m
    £61–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 34m
    £37–67

  3. Drive  158.6 mi

    1. Drive from Worthing to Exetercar car 158.6 mi
    3h 3m
    £40–58

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Worthing to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    5h 24m
    £107–298

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Worthing to Farehamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fareham to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 9m
    £82–157

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Worthing to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SOU - EXT
    6h 54m
    £166–335

Worthing to Exeter by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Worthing to Exeter Central via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wyke Avenue to Bampfylde Street via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 34m.

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