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

The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Exeter is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sleaford to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Sleaford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Sleaford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Exeter via Rail Station Car Park and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Sleaford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Sleaford and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Grantham, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Sleaford to Exeter?

The distance between Sleaford and Exeter is 299 miles. The road distance is 233.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sleaford to Exeter without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 45m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Sleaford to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Exeter bus from?

Sleaford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Exeter train from?

Sleaford to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Sleaford to Exeter?

The best way to get from Sleaford to Exeter is to train via London which takes 4h 45m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Sleaford to Exeter bus arrive?

Sleaford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Sleaford to Exeter train arrive?

Sleaford to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sleaford to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Sleaford to Exeter is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Sleaford to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 45m
£100–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087
10h 40m
£37–59
Drive 232.6 mi
1. Drive from Sleaford to Exetercar 232.6 mi
4h 19m
£58–83
Train
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 11m
£113–175
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain
7h 4m
£117–210

Sleaford to Exeter by train

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Distance: 297.6 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Exeter St Davids via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Exeter via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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