What is the cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £80 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between London City Airport (LCY) and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Canning Town, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between London City Airport (LCY) and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Custom House and arriving at Exeter St Davids via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter?

The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Exeter is 185 miles. The road distance is 179.4 miles.

How do I travel from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £80 - £180.

How long does it take to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter bus from?

London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter train from?

London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter?

The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £150 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £220 - £450 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter bus arrive?

London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter train arrive?

London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1551+ hotels available in Exeter.

Can I share a ride from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and Exeter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 12m
£83–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 17m
£24–144
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Exeterrideshare 178.4 mi
3h 42m
Drive 178.4 mi
1. Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Exetercar 178.4 mi
3h 42m
£44–63
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
4h 54m
£226–446
Train via Waterloo Station
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 36m
£77–197
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h 33m
£181–407
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 21m
£102–203

London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter by bus and train

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Distance: 183.6 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Exeter, 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, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 5h. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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