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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to East Sussex is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 44m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and East Sussex?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at The Brewers Arms via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and East Sussex?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Polegate via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Exeter to East Sussex?

The distance between Exeter and East Sussex is 247 miles. The road distance is 194.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to East Sussex without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 36m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Exeter to East Sussex, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Exeter to East Sussex?

The best way to get from Exeter to East Sussex is to train via London which takes 5h 36m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Exeter to East Sussex bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to East Sussex train arrive?

Exeter to East Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to East Sussex?

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

Where can I stay near East Sussex?

There are 1411+ hotels available in East Sussex.

Exeter to East Sussex - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
5h 36m
£107–185
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus 500
9h 44m
£32–46
Bus
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 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus 500
8h 51m
£52–76
Drive 193.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to East Sussexcar 193.8 mi
3h 49m
£48–69
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain
6h 21m
£110–302
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
6h 2m
£90–174
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Polegatetrain
8h 38m
£237–514

Exeter to East Sussex by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 246 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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 36m. 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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