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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Exeterby train or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Exeter by train or plane

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Exeter

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LAX - EXT
    25h 44m
    £320–1,078

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LAX - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    20h 52m
    £240–738

  3. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SBA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    18h 28m
    £271–816

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LAX - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    19h 25m
    £359–1,190

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LAX - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    22h 21m
    £355–1,122

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LAX - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train
    23h 32m
    £328–967

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LAX - NQY
    3. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    27h 23m
    £344–1,091

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration23h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,501.9 mi
  • Duration: 25h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Exeter, England?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Exeter. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, then take the bus to Denmark Road. Alternatively, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Exeter St Davids.

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