What is the cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Exeter is to bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Sussex to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from East Sussex to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between East Sussex and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from East Sussex to Exeter. However, there are services departing from The Brewers Arms and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Tesco, South Terminal Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between East Sussex and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from East Sussex to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Robertsbridge and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from East Sussex to Exeter?

The distance between East Sussex and Exeter is 235 miles. The road distance is 194.8 miles.

How do I travel from East Sussex to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from East Sussex to Exeter?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from East Sussex to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Exeter bus from?

East Sussex to Exeter bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Tesco station.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Exeter train from?

East Sussex to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Robertsbridge station.

Train or bus from East Sussex to Exeter?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the East Sussex to Exeter bus arrive?

East Sussex to Exeter bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where does the East Sussex to Exeter train arrive?

East Sussex to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from East Sussex to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between East Sussex to Exeter is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from East Sussex to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1518+ hotels available in Exeter.

East Sussex to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from East Sussex to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Robertsbridge to London Charing Crosstrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 31m
£142–230
Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus
9h 24m
£30–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Oxf
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
8h 3m
£36–62
Drive 193.6 mi
1. Drive from East Sussex to Exetercar 193.6 mi
3h 49m
£48–69
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
6h 22m
£108–256
Train via Railway Station
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 52m
£106–186
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 51m
£79–160
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
9h 37m
£224–425

East Sussex to Exeter by bus

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Distance: 233.7 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between East Sussex, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Sussex to Exeter St Davids via Robertsbridge, London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Brewers Arms to Bampfylde Street via High Street, Tesco, Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 3m.

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