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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chatham to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain train Gillingham / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 16m
    £91–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 30m
    £26–58

  3. Drive  207.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chatham to Exetercar car 207.7 mi
    3h 38m
    £52–75

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    6h 4m
    £117–270

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chatham to London Bridgetrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    5h 52m
    £78–170

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    6h 59m
    £238–581

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    7h 12m
    £214–446

Chatham to Exeter by train and subway

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Exeter St Davids via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Institute Road to Bampfylde Street via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 30m.

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