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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Exeterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 10m
    £170–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    10h 30m
    £42–71

  3. Drive  356.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Exetercar car 356.3 mi
    6h 2m
    £88–128

  4. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4h 26m
    £62–153

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 58m
    £144–258

  6. Fly Newcastle to Exeter

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    3h 20m
    £91–198

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    5h 21m
    £127–407

  8. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 44m
    £130–400

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 2m
    £102–267

  10. Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train
    7h 2m
    £119–287

Newcastle upon Tyne to Exeter by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Exeter St Davids every 3 hours. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station in around 10h 30m.

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