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There are 8 ways to get from Croydon to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Farringdon Without

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    3h 17m
    £80–144
  2. Drive  172.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Croydon to Exetercar car 172.4 mi
    3h 23m
    £43–62
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    6h 21m
  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4h 47m
    £99–285
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    4h 35m
    £64–136
  6. Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus bus Ukn49
    7h 11m
  7. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    7h 30m
    £203–468
  8. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    6h 3m
    £242–567

Croydon to Exeter by train

Calendar163Weekly Trains
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Croydon, England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 21m.

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