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How to get fromGrays to Exeterby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Grays to Exeter by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    3h 50m
    £81–144

  2. Drive  192.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grays to Exetercar car 192.2 mi
    4h 1m
    £48–69

  3. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    5h 48m
    £260–615

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    5h 1m
    £71–144

  5. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    7h 33m
    £216–438

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    5h 39m
    £106–294

London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT) 4 times a day.

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