How to travel from Exeter to Cambridge

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Travel Information between Exeter and Cambridge

distanceDistance187 miles (301 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$19 - $42
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $19 (€16) • 7 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $42 (€36) • 3 h 44 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or Great Western Rail

Take a train or bus to travel 187 miles (301 km) to Cambridge from Exeter. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Exeter to Cambridge.

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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Cambridge

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 42 17Cheapest
Average price 95 40Cheapest
Average duration3h 44m6h 30m
Direct Options
First departure12:02 AM12:42 AM
Last departure11:45 PM10:53 PM
No. of daily departures1313
Companies
  • South Western Railway
  • Great Western Railway
  • National Express

Travel options
from Exeter to Cambridge

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

Our recommendation
train

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

Great Western Railway
10:15AM4h15
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
02:30PMCambridge station (CBG)
$861One-way
2 transfers
Cheapest
Great Western Railway
10:15AM4h15
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
02:30PMCambridge station (CBG)
$861One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
Great Western Railway
09:16AM3h44
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
01:00PMCambridge station (CBG)
$1071One-way
2 transfers
Other options
Great Western Railway
09:43AM4h17
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
02:00PMCambridge station (CBG)
$861One-way
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
10:06AM5h24
Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
03:30PMCambridge station (CBG)
$861One-way
3 transfers
Great Western Railway
09:05AM3h55
Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
01:00PMCambridge station (CBG)
$1071One-way
3 transfers
National Express
09:20AM7h55
Exeter, Honiton Road
05:15PMCambridge
$951One-way
1 transfer
National Express
07:40AM7h45
Exeter, Honiton Road
03:25PMCambridge
$921One-way
1 transfer
National Express
09:10AM8h05
Exeter
05:15PMCambridge
$951One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best route to Cambridge from Exeter with Omio's travel partners National Express and South Western Railway! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Cambridge from Exeter, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Cambridge

      FAQs: Travel to Cambridge 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 Exeter to Cambridge.
      FAQs

      There are 2 ways to get from Exeter to Cambridge: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $19 (€16).

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

      Taking a bus costs $23 (€20) less than taking a train, which costs on average $42 (€36) for the same trip.

      The fastest way to get to Cambridge from Exeter is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 44 min.

      Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

      Getting to Cambridge by bus takes 7 h 10 min on average.

      The Exeter to Cambridge distance is around 187 miles (301 km).

      The average frequency per day from Exeter to Cambridge is:

      • Around 25 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Cambridge 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 Exeter to Cambridge:

      • Buses most often depart from Exeter at Exeter, Honiton Road and arrive in Cambridge at Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Exeter to Cambridge:

      • You can take a bus from Exeter to Cambridge with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $92 (€80) with National Express from Exeter to Cambridge.
      • You can take a train from Exeter to Cambridge with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western. Cheap tickets can be found for $42 (€36) with South Western Railway from Exeter to Cambridge.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Exeter to Cambridge with the following travel companies:

      • You can take a direct bus with.
      • You'll find direct trains with.

      Direct services to Cambridge tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Looking to extend your trip from Exeter to Cambridge? Many Omio customers who go from Exeter to Cambridge usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Oxford, Edinburgh, London Stansted Airport or Manchester. If you're looking to explore London, Oxford, Edinburgh, London Stansted Airport or Manchester from Cambridge, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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