What is the cheapest way to get from South West to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from South West to Central London is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from South West to Central London?

The fastest way to get from South West to Central London is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between South West and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from South West to Central London. However, there are services departing from Creedy Bridge and arriving at Market Place Brentford via Bampfylde Street and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between South West and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from South West to Central London. However, there are services departing from Crediton and arriving at Ealing Broadway via Exeter St Davids and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from South West to Central London?

The distance between South West and Central London is 190 miles. The road distance is 168.5 miles.

How do I travel from South West to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from South West to Central London without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £90 - £180.

How long does it take to get from South West to Central London?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from South West to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South West to Central London bus from?

South West to Central London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the South West to Central London train from?

South West to Central London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from South West to Central London?

The best way to get from South West to Central London is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £160 - £390 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the South West to Central London bus arrive?

South West to Central London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the South West to Central London train arrive?

South West to Central London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from South West to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between South West to Central London is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from South West to Central London.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 21979+ hotels available in Central London.

South West to Central London - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from South West to Central London by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 25m
£90–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
6h 8m
£33–74
Drive 167.5 mi
1. Drive from South West to Central Londoncar 167.5 mi
3h 12m
£41–59
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
5h 46m
£168–387
Line 678 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phone Box to St Davids Stationbus 678
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain
4h 28m
Train via London Waterloo Station
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
5h 45m
£76–170
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
6h 34m
£235–486
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
6h 33m
£101–204

Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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4h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 189 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between South West, England and Central London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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