What is the cheapest way to get from London Victoria to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from London Victoria to Exeter is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Victoria to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from London Victoria to Exeter is to train via London Paddington which takes 3h 11m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between London Victoria and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bampfylde Street. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between London Victoria and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from London Victoria station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Sloane Square station and arriving at Exeter St Davids via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from London Victoria to Exeter?

The distance between London Victoria and Exeter is 178 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.

How do I travel from London Victoria to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from London Victoria to Exeter without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 3h 11m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from London Victoria to Exeter?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from London Victoria to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Victoria to Exeter bus from?

London Victoria to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London Victoria to Exeter train from?

London Victoria to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train, bus or fly from London Victoria to Exeter?

The best way to get from London Victoria to Exeter is to train via London Paddington which takes 3h 11m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £400 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the London Victoria to Exeter bus arrive?

London Victoria to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the London Victoria to Exeter train arrive?

London Victoria to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter Central station.

Can I drive from London Victoria to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between London Victoria to Exeter is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from London Victoria to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from London Victoria to Exeter?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London Victoria to Exeter?

Book your London Victoria to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1512+ hotels available in Exeter.

London Victoria to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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 11m
£72–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
4h 30m
£20–50
Drive 169 mi
1. Drive from London Victoria to Exetercar 169 mi
3h 13m
£42–61
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
7h 8m
£194–397
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
4h 41m
£62–132
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 13m
£99–287
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
6h 15m
£255–608

London Victoria to Exeter by foot, subway, and train

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.6 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between London Victoria, England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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