There are 4 ways to get from Silverstone to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 53m£76–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Northampton to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 59m£34–60Drive 166.7 mi
- Drive from Silverstone to Exetercar 166.7 mi
3h 10m£42–60Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 23m£87–153
Silverstone to Exeter by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Silverstone to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Silverstone to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Silverstone to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Cach Yard Farm and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Northampton and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Silverstone to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bicester Village and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Oxford and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Silverstone and Exeter is 199 miles. The road distance is 167.6 miles.
The best way to get from Silverstone to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Silverstone to Exeter, including transfers.
Silverstone to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Northampton station.
Silverstone to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Silverstone to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Silverstone, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a bus from High Street to Exeter St Davids via Northampton Road, Bicester Village Station, Bicester Village, Oxford, and Reading in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cach Yard Farm to Bampfylde Street via Lake, Northampton, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Northampton to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Silverstone to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Silverstone to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silverstone to Exeter is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Silverstone to Exeter.
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