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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Crawley is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Crawley is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Town Centre East via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Crawley?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Exeter to Crawley?

The distance between Exeter and Crawley is 194 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Crawley without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 55m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Exeter to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Crawley bus from?

Exeter to Crawley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Crawley train from?

Exeter to Crawley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Crawley?

The best way to get from Exeter to Crawley is to train via Reading which takes 3h 55m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via South Terminal Bus Station, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 5h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Exeter to Crawley bus arrive?

Exeter to Crawley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Crawley train arrive?

Exeter to Crawley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Crawley is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Exeter to Crawley.

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

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Where can I stay near Crawley?

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 55m
£76–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
6h 18m
£27–40
Bus via South Terminal Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
5h 15m
£46–70
Drive 171.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Crawleycar 171.3 mi
3h 27m
£43–62
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
5h 2m
£88–217
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawleytrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h
£75–150
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Three Bridgestrain
6h 5m
£214–428
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Three Bridgestrain
5h 55m
£237–580

Exeter to Crawley by train and bus

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3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Town Centre East via Reading, Gatwick Airport, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Town Centre East via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 5h 15m.

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