Travel Information between Cambridge and Exeter
| 187 miles (301 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $28 - $46 | |
| Bus • $28 (€25) • 6 h 35 min | |
| Train • $46 (€42) • 4 h 4 min | |
| Megabus 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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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.
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