How to travel from Cheltenham to Exeter

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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $47.

Distance: 102 miles (165 km)

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$47

Average price

$29

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2h 22m

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1h 52m

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30m

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3h 52m

Average total duration

3h 22m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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CrossCountry

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National Express

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from Cheltenham to Exeter

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Transport for Wales
05:45PM3h40
Cheltenham
09:25PMExeter
$1261One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Transport for Wales
05:45PM3h40
Cheltenham
09:25PMExeter
$1261One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Cross Country
07:29AM1h38
Cheltenham
09:07AMExeter
$1851One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Transport for Wales
12:40PM3h41
Cheltenham
04:21PMExeter
$1261One-way
1 transfer
Transport for Wales
07:43AM3h49
Cheltenham
11:32AMExeter
$1261One-way
1 transfer
Transport for Wales
04:40PM3h49
Cheltenham
08:29PMExeter
$1261One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cheltenham and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cheltenham to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Exeter costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Cheltenham to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

The distance from Cheltenham to Exeter is approximately 102 miles (165 km).
The average frequency per day from Cheltenham to Exeter is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cheltenham to Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Arle Court Park & Ride (Hatherley Lane) and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cheltenham to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Exeter by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cheltenham to Exeter with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Cheltenham to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.

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