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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Exeterby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Exeter by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2h 58m
    £80–140

  2. Bus via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus bus Ukn49
    5h 23m
    £22–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 805
    3h 55m
    £29–50

  4. Drive  155.6 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Exetercar car 155.6 mi
    2h 45m
    £39–56

  5. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    6h 21m
    £193–394

  6. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    5h 43m
    £105–283

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Exeter, England?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bampfylde Street 5 times a week. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a day.

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