There are 8 ways to get from Hayes to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London Paddington
best- Take the train from Hayes (Kent) to London Charing Crosstrain Hayes
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 41m£79–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 20m£22–54Drive 177.6 mi
- Drive from Hayes to Exetercar 177.6 mi
3h 33m£44–64Fly from London Gatwick Airport
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 1m£96–228Train
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
5h 4m£67–152Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus N9
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
7h 51m£29–50Fly from London City Airport
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
7h 2m£234–571Fly from London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 50m£202–433
Hayes to Exeter by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hayes to Exeter is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Hayes to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Hayes station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bromley South Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Hayes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hayes (Kent) and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Hayes and Exeter is 191 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hayes to Exeter without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 3h 41m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Hayes to Exeter, including transfers.
Hayes to Exeter bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Trafalgar Square station.
Hayes to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hayes (Kent) station.
The best way to get from Hayes to Exeter is to train via London Paddington which takes 3h 41m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Hayes, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Hayes (Kent) to Exeter St Davids via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–310
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £260–750
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £380–1,100
Flights from London City Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £350–550
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £260–800
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £300–850
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £150–490
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Hayes (Kent) to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Hayes to Exeter bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Hayes to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hayes to Exeter is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Hayes to Exeter.
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