There are 7 ways to get from ExCeL London to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 15m£82–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 49m£21–96Drive 177.1 mi
- Drive from ExCeL London to Exetercar 177.1 mi
3h 37m£44–63Fly from London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h 30m£190–408Train via Waterloo Station
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
4h 56m£69–163Fly from London City Airport
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
5h 57m£224–466Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 22m£102–242
ExCeL London to Exeter by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Exeter is to bus which costs £20 - £100 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £80 - £170.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Custom House and arriving at Exeter St Davids via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between ExCeL London and Exeter is 184 miles. The road distance is 178.1 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from ExCeL London to Exeter, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
ExCeL London to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £100 and takes 6h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £410 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Exeter, 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 London Victoria to Bampfylde Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190–370
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £260–750
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £290–850
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150–490
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £370–1,100
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £330–460
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–300
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £250–700
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
ExCeL London to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
ExCeL London to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Exeter is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from ExCeL London to Exeter.
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