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

The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Exeter is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harwich to Exeter is to train via Manningtree which takes 4h 35m and costs £100 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Harwich and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Manningtree, Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Harwich to Exeter?

The distance between Harwich and Exeter is 249 miles. The road distance is 247.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harwich to Exeter without a car is to train via Manningtree which takes 4h 35m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Harwich to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Exeter train from?

Harwich to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.

Where does the Harwich to Exeter train arrive?

Harwich to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Harwich to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Harwich to Exeter is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Harwich to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Harwich to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Train via Manningtree
best
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 35m
£107–196
Drive 246.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Harwich to Exetercar 246.4 mi
4h 58m
£61–89
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
6h 50m
£138–349
Train
1. Take the train from Thorpe-le-Soken to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
6h 53m
£97–184
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)plane NWI - EXT
11h 30m
£155–712

Harwich to Exeter by train

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Distance: 247.3 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Exeter St Davids via Manningtree, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 4h 35m.

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