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How to get fromCentral London to Devonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Central London to Devon by train, bus, 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 / ...
    4h 8m
    £85–178
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    6h 18m
    £34–81
  3. Drive 173.6 mi

    1. Drive from Central London to Devoncar car 173.6 mi
    3h 23m
    £43–61
  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    5h 52m
    £172–398
  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain train Elizabeth / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 36m
    £77–171
  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    5h 39m
    £75–170
  7. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    6h 14m
    £106–262

Central London to Devon by subway and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Central London, England and Devon, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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