How to travel from Bath to Exeter

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Compare train and bus for Bath to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 67 miles (109 km)

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€31

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€25

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Cheapest

1h 55m

Average total duration

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1h 25m

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30m

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2h 48m

Average total duration

2h 18m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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CrossCountry

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National Express

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from Bath to Exeter

How to get from Bath to Exeter by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bath to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Megabus
04:30AM2h23
Bath
06:53AMExeter
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Megabus
04:30AM2h23
Bath
06:53AMExeter
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Megabus
04:30AM2h23
Bath
06:53AMExeter
$281One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Megabus
11:00AM2h31
Bath
01:31PMExeter
$301One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:40PM4h00
Bath
12:40AMExeter
$311One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:24PM3h36
Bath
08:00PMExeter
$311One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bath to Exeter

Travel to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bath to Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bath and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bath to Exeter is a train with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Exeter:

A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bath to Exeter costing on average $27 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Bath to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 23m.

The distance from Bath to Exeter is approximately 67 miles (109 km).
The average frequency per day from Bath to Exeter is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bath to Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bond Street North and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bath to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Bath Bus Company to go to Exeter by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bath to Exeter with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
  • 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Bath to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.

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