There are 7 ways to get from Lewes to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 14m£96–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 29m£34–61Drive 176.3 mi
- Drive from Lewes to Exetercar 176.3 mi
3h 23m£44–64Fly from London Gatwick Airport
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4h 53m£98–231Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 12m£71–145Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
7h 33m£35–60Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
7h 29m£214–430
Lewes to Exeter by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lewes to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Victoria station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Lewes and Exeter is 228 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lewes to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Lewes to Exeter, including transfers.
Lewes to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.
Lewes to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
The best way to get from Lewes to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Lewes, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Lewes to Exeter St Davids via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Bampfylde Street via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 29m.
- 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 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 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Lewes to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Lewes to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Exeter is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Lewes to Exeter.
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