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How to get fromExeter to Saint Leonards-on-Seaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Saint Leonards-on-Sea 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 St Leonards Warrior Squaretrain train London Charing Cross - Hastings
    4h 24m
    £106–193

  2. Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

    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 Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    10h
    £30–43

  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 Old Steinebus bus 025
    8h 45m
    £43–67

  4. Drive  202.7 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Saint Leonards-on-Seacar car 202.7 mi
    4h
    £51–73

  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 St Leonards Warrior Squaretrain train
    6h 36m
    £112–258

  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 St Leonards Warrior Squaretrain train London Victoria - Ore / ...
    5h 38m
    £97–188

  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 St Leonards Warrior Squaretrain train
    7h 5m
    £225–490

  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 London Bridge to St Leonards Warrior Squaretrain train
    7h 2m
    £251–512

  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 St Leonards Warrior Squaretrain train
    8h 18m
    £207–409

Exeter to Saint Leonards-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar172Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Saint Leonards-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to St Leonards Warrior Square via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Athlone Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, North Street, and Cornfield Road in around 8h 45m.

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