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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Exeter is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Exeter is to train via London which takes 3h 42m and costs £100 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Exeter St Davids via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Exeter?

The distance between Cambridge and Exeter is 232 miles. The road distance is 223.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Exeter without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 42m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Cambridge to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Exeter bus from?

Cambridge to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Exeter train from?

Cambridge to Exeter train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Exeter?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Exeter is to train via London which takes 3h 42m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h.

Where does the Cambridge to Exeter bus arrive?

Cambridge to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Exeter train arrive?

Cambridge to Exeter train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Exeter is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Cambridge to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Cambridge to Exeter - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 42m
£101–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h
£46–114
Drive 222.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Exetercar 222.3 mi
3h 56m
£55–79
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 25m
£215–456
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 3m
£107–212
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
6h 37m
£93–199

Cambridge to Exeter by train and subway

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Distance: 230.7 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Exeter St Davids via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h.

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