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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Rye is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Rye is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Rye?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Rye station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, Cornfield Road and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Rye?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Rye. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Rye via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Exeter to Rye?

The distance between Exeter and Rye is 248 miles. The road distance is 215.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Rye without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 25m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Exeter to Rye, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Rye bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Rye train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Rye?

The best way to get from Exeter to Rye is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 25m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Exeter to Rye bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Rye train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Rye?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Rye is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Exeter to Rye.

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 25m
£116–230
Bus
cheapest
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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
10h 1m
£48–93
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
8h 56m
£66–126
Drive 214.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Ryecar 214.5 mi
4h 16m
£52–75
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 Hampden Park (Sussex)train
3. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ryetrain
7h 16m
£119–239
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
6h 43m
£113–238
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 49m
£257–517
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 St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 2m
£200–483
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
9h 5m
£209–627

Exeter to Rye by train and subway

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.4 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Rye via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, Cornfield Road, and Railway Station in around 10h 1m.

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