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Compare bus, train, and flight for Cambridge to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Exeter:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Exeter costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $344 (€278) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Exeter costing on average $411 (€333).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
Flight takes on average 7h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Exeter
How to get from Cambridge to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Exeter is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W45399+
Tube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria+
L79395+
G2620612:21 PM5h23Cambridge station (CBG)5:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$371One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
W45399+
Tube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria+
L79395+
G2620612:21 PM5h23Cambridge station (CBG)5:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$371One-way3 transfers
Fastest
C93336+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
W347918:12 AM3h51Cambridge station (CBG)12:03 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1321One-way2 transfers
Other options
L79395+
C48037+
G26206+
W4539912:21 PM5h41Cambridge station (CBG)6:02 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$371One-way4 transfers
W45399+
Tube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria+
L79395+
Y8028212:21 PM5h28Cambridge station (CBG)5:49 PMSt James' Park (SJP)$391One-way4 transfers
L79406+
W45431+
G26214+
Tube from Finsbury Park to London Victoria1:21 PM5h28Cambridge station (CBG)6:49 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$411One-way3 transfers
NX777 · NX1019:50 AM8h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:25 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$441One-way1 transfer
NX728 · NX4066:15 PM8h45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)3:00 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$851One-way1 transfer
NX727 · NX5041:55 PM7h40Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)9:35 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$891One-way1 transfer
BA1358+
BA78416:55 AM8h00London Heathrow Airport2:55 PMExeter International Airport$2321One-way1 transfer
BA1390+
BA7841+
BA89027:30 AM7h25London Heathrow Airport2:55 PMExeter International Airport$3941One-way2 transfers
BA1330+
BA40851:00 PM4h20London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMExeter International Airport$4061One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Exeter:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Exeter costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $344 (€278) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Exeter costing on average $411 (€333).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
Flight takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Exeter as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Exeter by train.
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