How to travel from Croydon to Exeter

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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 prices starting from $226. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $226, and a train costs an average of $226.

Distance: 155 miles (251 km)

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$226

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$63

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3h 51m

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3h 21m

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3h 58m

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The cheapest way to travel from Croydon to Exeter is a train with an average price of $226 (€185).
The fastest way to travel from Croydon to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Croydon and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Croydon to Exeter among Omio's users.

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from Croydon to Exeter

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

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

  • Abellio London
    4:25 AM7h45
    Croydon
    12:10 PMExeter
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    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Abellio London
    4:25 AM7h45
    Croydon
    12:10 PMExeter
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    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Abellio London
    4:25 AM7h45
    Croydon
    12:10 PMExeter
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    3 transfers

Other options

  • Abellio London
    4:25 AM7h45
    Croydon
    12:10 PMExeter
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    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Croydon 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 Croydon to Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Croydon and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Croydon to Exeter is a train with an average price of $226 (€185).
The fastest way to travel from Croydon to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Croydon to Exeter is approximately 155 miles (251 km).
The average frequency per day from Croydon to Exeter is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Croydon to Exeter:
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
  • Trains mostly depart from East Croydon (ECR) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Croydon to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Abellio London to go to Exeter by bus.
  • Travel with Thameslink to go to Exeter by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Croydon to Exeter:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Croydon 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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