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How to get fromBasildon to Exeterby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    3h 50m
    £82–150

  2. Drive  199.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basildon to Exetercar car 199.2 mi
    4h 9m
    £50–71

  3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    7h 59m
    £215–434

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    5h 3m
    £72–146

  5. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    6h 11m
    £261–617

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    6h
    £108–296

Basildon to Exeter by train and foot

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a day.

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