There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Watford by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 7m£87–153Bus, line 724 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clarendon Roadbus 724 / ...
5h 45m£21–33Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
4h 24m£25–42Drive 173.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Watfordcar 173.5 mi
3h 7m£43–63Fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
5h 27m£185–387Fly to London City Airport
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
5h 40m£230–585Fly to London Gatwick Airport
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
6h 35m£106–246
Exeter to Watford by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Watford is to bus and line 724 bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Watford is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £85 - £160.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Watford. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Watford. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Watford High Street via Paddington station and Queens Park (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Exeter and Watford is 189 miles. The road distance is 174.5 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Watford without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Exeter to Watford, including transfers.
Exeter to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Watford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Watford is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 4h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £390 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Watford, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £250–750
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £200–650
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £290–800
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £150–490
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £200–380
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £200–380
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £400–1,100
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £350–550
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–300
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Exeter to Watford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Watford is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Exeter to Watford.
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