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 an average ticket price of €185 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. 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 €185, while a train costs an average of €185.

Distance: 155 miles (251 km)

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€185

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€52

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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 €185.
The fastest way to travel from Croydon to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

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.

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Great Western RailwayW34816+ThameslinkX07737+Elizabeth lineC37321
    12:41 PM3h29
    East Croydon (ECR)
    4:10 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    751One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayW34816+ThameslinkX07737+Elizabeth lineC37321
    12:41 PM3h29
    East Croydon (ECR)
    4:10 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    751One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW34816+ThameslinkX07737+Elizabeth lineC37321
    12:41 PM3h29
    East Croydon (ECR)
    4:10 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    751One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayC00853+SouthernC93104+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
    2:37 PM3h33
    East Croydon (ECR)
    6:10 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    751One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC00854+ThameslinkX07736+Elizabeth lineC37344
    1:41 PM3h43
    East Croydon (ECR)
    5:24 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    751One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34816 · C48027+Elizabeth lineC37321+ThameslinkX07737
    12:41 PM3h50
    East Croydon (ECR)
    4:31 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
    751One-way
    3 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 €185.
The fastest way to travel from Croydon to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Exeter to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Exeter allows visitors to explore the city's historic sites, such as Exeter Cathedral, the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, and the Quayside, while also enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.

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