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How to get fromPotters Bar to Exeterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Potters Bar to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    3h 16m
    £78–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 725 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 27m
    £29–51

  3. Drive  179.6 mi

    1. Drive from Potters Bar to Exetercar car 179.6 mi
    3h 25m
    £45–64

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    7h 51m
    £209–413

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    5h 20m
    £67–144

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    5h 55m
    £110–293

Potters Bar to Exeter by train and subway

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Potters Bar, 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, you can take a bus from Potters Bar station to Bampfylde Street via St Peter's Street and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 27m.

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