Travel Information from Cheltenham to Exeter
| 102 miles (164 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $12 - $18 | |
| Bus • $12 (€11) • 3 h 10 min | |
| Train • $18 (€16) • 1 h 40 min | |
| National Express or CrossCountry |
Travel 102 miles (164 km) by train or bus from Cheltenham to Exeter. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cheltenham to Exeter.
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The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Exeter is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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You can get from Cheltenham to Exeter 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Exeter is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Exeter:
Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Exeter from Cheltenham is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 40 min.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 10 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 102 miles (164 km) from Cheltenham to Exeter.
The average frequency per day from Cheltenham to Exeter is:
- 8 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and 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 from Cheltenham to Exeter:
- Buses from Cheltenham to Exeter most often leave from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Trains mostly leave from Cheltenham Spa and tend to arrive in Exeter St Davids.
The following travel companies offer services from Cheltenham to Exeter:
- Travel with National Express or Megabus to go to Exeter by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Cheltenham to Exeter tickets on Omio for $12 (€11).
- Travel with CrossCountry, first_great_western or Cross Country for trains to Exeter. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Cheltenham to Exeter tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
Yes, there are direct services available from Cheltenham to Exeter with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with with 2 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Cross Country 2 direct trains per day.
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 Cheltenham.
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