How to travel from Cambridge to Exeter

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Travel Information to Exeter from Cambridge

distanceDistance187 miles (301 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$18 - $42
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $18 (€15) • 6 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $42 (€36) • 3 h 47 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or Great Western Rail

Travel 187 miles (301 km) by train or bus from Cambridge to Exeter. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey 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.

FlixBus
08:30AM12h40
Cambridge
09:10PMExeter
$381One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
08:30AM12h40
Cambridge
09:10PMExeter
$381One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Great Western Railway
10:14AM3h56
Cambridge station (CBG)
02:10PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$781One-way
2 transfers
Other options
South Western Railway
09:23AM5h15
Cambridge station (CBG)
02:38PMExeter Central (EXC)
$721One-way
3 transfers
South Western Railway
09:53AM5h45
Cambridge station (CBG)
03:38PMExeter Central (EXC)
$691One-way
3 transfers
Great Western Railway
09:14AM3h57
Cambridge station (CBG)
01:11PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$781One-way
2 transfers
National Express
09:50AM8h50
Cambridge
06:40PMExeter, Honiton Road
$551One-way
1 transfer
National Express
09:50AM9h00
Cambridge
06:50PMExeter
$551One-way
1 transfer
National Express
09:20AM7h10
Cambridge
04:30PMExeter, Honiton Road
$891One-way
1 transfer

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Travel between Cambridge and Exeter on National Express and South Western Railway travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cambridge - Exeter travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

      FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Exeter

      FAQs: 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.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Cambridge to Exeter: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to travel to Exeter from Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

      Taking a bus costs $24 (€21) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $42 (€36).

      The quickest way to travel from Cambridge to Exeter is by train, which takes on average 3 h 47 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:

      • 16 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cambridge to Exeter 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 when traveling from Cambridge to Exeter:

      • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Cambridge to Exeter depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) to Exeter, Honiton Road.

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

      • You can travel by bus to Exeter from Cambridge with Megabus or National Express, and you can find Megabus Cambridge to Exeter tickets for $35 (€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 $42 (€36) with South Western Railway from Cambridge to Exeter.

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

      • Direct 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 to Exeter from Cambridge.

      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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