What is the cheapest way to get from Greater London (Region) to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Greater London (Region) to Exeter is to rideshare which costs £15 - £26 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater London (Region) to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Greater London (Region) to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £75 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Greater London (Region) and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bampfylde Street. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Greater London (Region) and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Greater London (Region) to Exeter?

The distance between Greater London (Region) and Exeter is 173 miles. The road distance is 169 miles.

How do I travel from Greater London (Region) to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Greater London (Region) to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Greater London (Region) to Exeter?

The train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Greater London (Region) to Exeter bus from?

Greater London (Region) to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Greater London (Region) to Exeter train from?

Greater London (Region) to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater London (Region) to Exeter?

The best way to get from Greater London (Region) to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £85 and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £170 - £410 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Greater London (Region) to Exeter bus arrive?

Greater London (Region) to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Greater London (Region) to Exeter train arrive?

Greater London (Region) to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Greater London (Region) to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater London (Region) to Exeter is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Greater London (Region) to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Greater London (Region) to Exeter?

Book your Greater London (Region) to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Greater London (Region) to Exeter?

Book your Greater London (Region) to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1525+ hotels available in Exeter.

Can I share a ride from Greater London (Region) to Exeter?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Greater London (Region) and Exeter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Greater London (Region) to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Greater London (Region) to Exeter by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 10m
£75–150
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Exeterrideshare 169.7 mi
3h 46m
£15–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
4h 30m
£18–85
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
4h 39m
£173–405
Train via Clapham Junction
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
4h 29m
£72–162
Drive 168 mi
1. Drive from Greater London (Region) to Exetercar 168 mi
3h 9m
£41–59
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4h 47m
£101–254
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
6h 17m
£230–485

Greater London (Region) to Exeter by train

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Distance: 172.4 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Greater London (Region), England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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