What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to South West?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to South West is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow to South West?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to South West is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and South West?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to South West. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Creedy Bridge via Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and South West?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to South West. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Crediton via London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Heathrow to South West?

The distance between Heathrow and South West is 197 miles. The road distance is 164.1 miles.

How do I travel from Heathrow to South West without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow to South West without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 3h 38m and costs £95 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow to South West?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Heathrow to South West, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to South West bus from?

Heathrow to South West bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to South West train from?

Heathrow to South West train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from Heathrow to South West?

The best way to get from Heathrow to South West is to train via London Paddington which takes 3h 38m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £160 - £370 and takes 5h 2m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Heathrow to South West bus arrive?

Heathrow to South West bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Heathrow to South West train arrive?

Heathrow to South West train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Heathrow to South West?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to South West is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Heathrow to South West.

Where can I stay near South West?

There are 1552+ hotels available in South West.

Heathrow to South West - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 678 bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Heathrow to South West by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 38m
£96–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
5h 28m
£30–75
Bus, train, line 678 bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from St Davids Station to Phone Boxbus 678
4h 59m
Drive 163.2 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow to South Westcar 163.2 mi
3h 6m
£40–58
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h 2m
£162–361
Train
1. Take the train from Woking to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 23m
£60–140
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
7h 7m
£96–184

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT) flights

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Distance: 196.3 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and South West, 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, British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT) 4 times a day.

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