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How to get fromExeter to Hastingsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Hastings 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 Charing Cross to Hastingstrain train London Charing Cross - Hastings
    4h 28m
    £106–192

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus bus 025
    8h 54m
    £39–63

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus Sl7
    3. Take the train from East Croydon to Hastingstrain train
    8h 47m

  4. Drive  203.8 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Hastingscar car 203.8 mi
    4h 2m
    £51–74

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain train
    6h 55m
    £112–258

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Hastingstrain train London Charing Cross - Hastings
    5h 23m
    £93–191

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain train
    7h 9m
    £225–480

  8. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain train
    7h 16m
    £262–626

  9. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Hastingstrain train
    8h 48m
    £208–409

Exeter to Hastings by train and foot

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Hastings via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Pier via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, North Street, and Cornfield Road in around 8h 54m.

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