What is the cheapest way to get from Rye to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Rye to Exeter is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rye to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Rye to Exeter is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 10m and costs £110 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Rye and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Rye to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rye and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Ashford International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Rye to Exeter?

The distance between Rye and Exeter is 248 miles. The road distance is 216.6 miles.

How do I travel from Rye to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Rye to Exeter without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 10m and costs £110 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Rye to Exeter?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Rye to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rye to Exeter bus from?

Rye to Exeter bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.

Where do I catch the Rye to Exeter train from?

Rye to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Rye to Exeter?

The best way to get from Rye to Exeter is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 10m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Rye to Exeter bus arrive?

Rye to Exeter bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where does the Rye to Exeter train arrive?

Rye to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Rye to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Rye to Exeter is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Rye to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Rye to Exeter?

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Rye to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Rye and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Rye station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Railway Station, Gildredge Road, South Terminal Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Rye to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 10m
£114–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Oxf
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
10h 57m
£46–102
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hastings to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus
9h 53m
£56–106
Drive 215.3 mi
1. Drive from Rye to Exetercar 215.3 mi
4h 12m
£52–76
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rye to Hampden Park (Sussex)train
2. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
6h 16m
£119–238
Train
1. Take the train from Hastings to Clapham Junctiontrain Ore - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 42m
£113–243
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 16m
£211–482
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
7h 27m
£258–526

Rye to Exeter by train and subway

129Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Rye, East Sussex, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Rye to Exeter St Davids via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Bampfylde Street via Railway Station, Gildredge Road, Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 57m.

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