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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to West Sussex is to bus via Gatwick Airport North Terminal which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to West Sussex is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and West Sussex?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to West Sussex station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and West Sussex?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Billingshurst via Reading, Dorking and Horsham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Exeter to West Sussex?

The distance between Exeter and West Sussex is 198 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to West Sussex without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Exeter to West Sussex, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to West Sussex?

The best way to get from Exeter to West Sussex is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £280 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Exeter to West Sussex bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to West Sussex train arrive?

Exeter to West Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Exeter to West Sussex?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to West Sussex is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Exeter to West Sussex.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to West Sussex?

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Where can I stay near West Sussex?

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Exeter to West Sussex - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to West Sussex by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Dorking Deepdenetrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
4h 45m
£75–149
Bus via Gatwick Airport North Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
7h 48m
£31–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
6h 55m
£52–79
Drive 162 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to West Sussexcar 162 mi
3h 12m
£40–58
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
4h 47m
£95–278
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain Southampton Central - Brighton / ...
4h 46m
£66–129
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
7h 6m
£169–341
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 Horshamtrain
7h 18m
£226–466

Exeter to West Sussex by train

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Distance: 196.4 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and West Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Billingshurst via Reading, Dorking Deepdene, Dorking, and Horsham in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Billingshurst via Heathrow Central Bus Station, North Terminal Bus Station, Railway Station, and Horsham in around 6h 55m.

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