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Compare train and bus for Croydon to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $166 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $166, while a train costs an average of $166.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$166 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Croydon to Exeter, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (3h 19m by train vs 3h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $166 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Croydon to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Croydon to Exeter is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:21 PM 2h50 Croydon 3:11 PM Exeter $221 1 One-way 2 transfers
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12:21 PM 2h50 Croydon 3:11 PM Exeter $221 1 One-way 2 transfers
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12:21 PM 2h50 Croydon 3:11 PM Exeter $221 1 One-way 2 transfers
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1:21 PM 2h51 Croydon 4:12 PM Exeter $221 1 One-way 2 transfers6:21 PM 2h53 Croydon 9:14 PM Exeter $221 1 One-way 2 transfers2:21 PM 2h54 Croydon 5:15 PM Exeter $221 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Croydon and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus 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 East Croydon (ECR) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Exeter by train.
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