How to travel from Cambridge to Exeter

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Travel Information between Cambridge and Exeter

Distance187 miles (301 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$28 - $46
Cheapest modeBus • $28 (€25) • 6 h 35 min
Fastest modeTrain • $46 (€42) • 4 h 4 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or Great Western Rail

Take a train or bus to travel 187 miles (301 km) to Exeter from Cambridge. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cambridge to Exeter.

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from Cambridge to Exeter

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
12:50AM11h00
Cambridge
11:50AMExeter
$451One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
12:50AM11h00
Cambridge
11:50AMExeter
$451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:50AM9h00
Cambridge
05:50PMExeter
$991One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Exeter.

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There are 2 travel options from Cambridge to Exeter. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $28 (€25).

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

Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $46 (€42).

The quickest way to travel between Cambridge and Exeter is by train, which takes on average 4 h 4 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Exeter by bus takes 6 h 35 min on average.

Exeter is approximately 187 miles (301 km) away from Cambridge.

The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Exeter is:

  • 14 buses per day.
  • 14 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Exeter:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cambridge to Exeter:

    • You can travel by bus from Cambridge to Exeter with Megabus or National Express, and you can find Megabus Cambridge to Exeter tickets for $33 (€30) on Omio.
    • You can take a train from Cambridge to Exeter with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or Thameslink. Cheap tickets can be found for $46 (€42) with Great Western Rail from Cambridge to Exeter.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Cambridge to Exeter with the following travel companies:

    • Direct services by bus with.
    • Direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Exeter as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cambridge and Exeter.

    Your trip from Cambridge to Exeter doesn't have to end in Exeter. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh. If you’d like to add London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh to your Cambridge to Exeter tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Exeter today!
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