There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
5h 51m£87–224Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
9h 27m£51–80Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 55m£111–173Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Preston to Exeter (EXT)258.4 mi
4h 13mDrive 258.4 mi
- Drive from Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT)car 258.4 mi
4h 13m£65–94Train to Liverpool, fly
- Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Exeter (EXT)plane LPL - EXT
5h 45m£123–255Train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 35m£111–196
Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Exeter Airport (EXT). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Westcott Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Cheeke Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT). However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Preston and Exeter Airport (EXT) is 231 miles. The road distance is 259.9 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT) without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT), including transfers.
Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Exeter Airport (EXT), England?
You can take a train from Preston to Exeter International Airport via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, and Clifton Place in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Westcott Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, and Cheeke Street in around 9h 27m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–370
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–170
Flights from Liverpool to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–310
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £150–410
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £80–280
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Preston to Exeter (EXT)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT) is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Preston to Exeter Airport (EXT).
There are 1484+ hotels available in Exeter Airport (EXT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Preston and Exeter Airport (EXT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.