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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Exeter is to bus which costs £13 - £28 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Exeter via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Exeter?

The distance between Cheltenham and Exeter is 120 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £50 - £80.

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

The train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davids takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Exeter bus from?

Cheltenham to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Exeter train from?

Cheltenham to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Exeter?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Exeter is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £28 and takes 4h.

Where does the Cheltenham to Exeter bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Exeter train arrive?

Cheltenham to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Exeter is 114 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Cheltenham to Exeter.

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

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Cheltenham to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 58m
£50–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Bus Stationbus 825
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
4h
£14–28
Drive 113.2 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Exetercar 113.2 mi
1h 54m
£29–41
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Filton Abbey Woodtrain Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 46m
£48–96

Cheltenham to Exeter by train

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Exeter via Bristol Bus Station in around 4h.

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