What is the cheapest way to get from Guildford to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Exeter is to bus via London Heathrow Airport which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guildford to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Guildford to Exeter?

The distance between Guildford and Exeter is 164 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.

How do I travel from Guildford to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Guildford to Exeter without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 58m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Guildford to Exeter?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Guildford to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Exeter bus from?

Guildford to Exeter bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Exeter train from?

Guildford to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Exeter?

The best way to get from Guildford to Exeter is to train via Reading which takes 2h 58m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Guildford to Exeter bus arrive?

Guildford to Exeter bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Guildford to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Exeter is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Guildford to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Guildford to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 58m
£72–141
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
6h 35m
£21–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
5h 45m
£33–78
Drive 147.4 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Exetercar 147.4 mi
2h 43m
£36–52
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4h 58m
£99–234
Train
1. Take the train from Woking to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
3h 59m
£57–135
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h 29m
£176–380
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane SOU - EXT
5h 43m
£164–533

Guildford to Exeter by train

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Distance: 162.7 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 45m.

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