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How to get fromHarwich to Exeterby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Harwich to Exeter by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 38m
    £107–196

  2. Drive  247 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harwich to Exetercar car 247 mi
    5h 1m
    £61–88

  3. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    6h 51m
    £133–339

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus bus 371 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train
    8h 20m
    £84–164

  5. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NWI - EXT
    11h 30m
    £145–712

Harwich to Exeter by train

Calendar143Weekly Trains
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Exeter St Davids via Manningtree, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 4h 38m.

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