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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Stansted is to bus and train which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Stansted is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Longfield via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Exeter to Stansted?

The distance between Exeter and Stansted is 207 miles. The road distance is 198.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Exeter to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Stansted train from?

Exeter to Stansted train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or fly from Exeter to Stansted?

The best way to get from Exeter to Stansted is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £240 - £600 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Exeter to Stansted train arrive?

Exeter to Stansted train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Stansted is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Exeter to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16491+ hotels available in Stansted.

Exeter to Stansted - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Stansted 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 33m
£117–193
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
7h 8m
£42–70
Drive 197.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Stanstedcar 197.2 mi
3h 24m
£49–71
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, line 223 bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Flagstone Pavingbus
6h 50m
Train via Gravesend
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
6h 29m
£73–150
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
9h 32m
£243–573

Exeter to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 205.7 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Aurigny, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY) once daily.

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