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

The cheapest way to get from Alton to Exeter is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alton to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Alton and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Drayman's Way and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Guildford station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Alton and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Alton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Alton and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Ash and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Alton to Exeter?

The distance between Alton and Exeter is 172 miles. The road distance is 129.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alton to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Alton to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alton to Exeter bus from?

Alton to Exeter bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Alton to Exeter train from?

Alton to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Ash station.

Train or bus from Alton to Exeter?

The best way to get from Alton to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Alton to Exeter bus arrive?

Alton to Exeter bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Alton to Exeter train arrive?

Alton to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Alton to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Exeter is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Alton to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Alton to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 13 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Alton to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ash to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 47m
£68–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 31m
£30–52
Drive 129 mi
1. Drive from Alton to Exetercar 129 mi
2h 23m
£32–46
Line 13 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bus Stationbus 13
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 22m
£48–98

Alton to Exeter by train

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Distance: 171 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Alton to Exeter St Davids via Ash and Reading in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Bampfylde Street via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 31m.

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