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How to get fromPeterlee to Exeterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Peterlee to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h 3m
    £154–237

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    11h 57m
    £39–73

  3. Drive  340.1 mi

    1. Drive from Peterlee to Exetercar car 340.1 mi
    5h 44m
    £84–122

  4. Bus to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand A to Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 15m

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    11h 32m
    £134–230

  6. Bus to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand A to Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    4h 28m

  7. 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
    6h 34m
    £130–400

  8. 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 51m
    £124–287

  9. 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
    6h 39m
    £130–362

Peterlee to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Peterlee, England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Exeter St Davids every 3 hours. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand H to Exeter via Bus Station Express Lounge, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 11h 57m.

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