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How to get fromSussex to Exeterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sussex to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Farringdontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 6m
    £133–209

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus bus Ukn49
    8h 36m
    £39–65

  3. Drive  182.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sussex to Exetercar car 182.5 mi
    3h 33m
    £45–65

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    6h 7m
    £101–286

  5. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    7h 7m
    £73–150

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    8h 15m
    £266–493

Sussex to Exeter by foot, bus, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sussex to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sussex to Exeter via Sheffield Park Entrance, School Hill Bottom, Lewes, Gatwick Airport, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and London Heathrow Airport in around 8h 36m.

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