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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to East Sussex by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Polegatetrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
    5h 30m
    £106–184

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus bus 500
    9h 33m
    £32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus bus 500
    8h 51m
    £54–77

  4. Drive  193.8 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to East Sussexcar car 193.8 mi
    3h 49m
    £49–70

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain train
    6h 21m
    £110–302

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Polegatetrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
    6h 3m
    £90–174

Exeter to East Sussex by train, subway, and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Exeter to East Sussex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Fiennes Road via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to The Brewers Arms via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, High Street, and Tesco in around 8h 51m.

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