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

The cheapest way to get from London to South West is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to South West is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £90 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between London and South West?

No, there is no direct bus from London to South West. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Phone Box via Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between London and South West?

No, there is no direct train from London to South West. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Crediton via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from London to South West?

The distance between London and South West is 183 miles. The road distance is 175.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to South West without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from London to South West, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from London to South West?

The best way to get from London to South West is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the London to South West bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to South West train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to South West?

Yes, the driving distance between London to South West is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from London to South West.

Where can I stay near South West?

There are 1508+ hotels available in South West.

London to South West - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to South West by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 54m
£92–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 21m
£19–45
Drive 174.4 mi
1. Drive from London to South Westcar 174.4 mi
3h 30m
£44–63
Train via London Waterloo Station
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
5h 10m
£60–140

London to South West by bus

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.7 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between London, England and South West, 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 hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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