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

The cheapest way to get from Sussex to Exeter is to bus via Gatwick Airport which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sussex to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Sussex and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Sussex station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bluebell station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via School Hill Bottom, Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Sussex and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Sussex to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Haywards Heath and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Sussex to Exeter?

The distance between Sussex and Exeter is 224 miles. The road distance is 183.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sussex to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Sussex to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sussex to Exeter bus from?

Sussex to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Sussex to Exeter train from?

Sussex to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Haywards Heath station.

Train, bus or fly from Sussex to Exeter?

The best way to get from Sussex to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £250 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Sussex to Exeter bus arrive?

Sussex to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sussex to Exeter train arrive?

Sussex to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Sussex to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Sussex to Exeter is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Sussex to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1500+ hotels available in Exeter.

Sussex to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Sussex to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 5m
£132–209
Bus via Gatwick Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
8h 37m
£38–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
8h 16m
£41–72
Drive 182.5 mi
1. Drive from Sussex to Exetercar 182.5 mi
3h 33m
£45–65
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 48m
£101–246
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 8m
£74–150
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 42m
£255–453

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) flights

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Distance: 222.7 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sussex to Exeter St Davids via Haywards Heath, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sussex to Bampfylde Street via Bluebell station, School Hill Bottom, Old Steine, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 16m.

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