How to travel from Exeter to Horley

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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Horley

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr248 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr248, while a bus costs an average of kr248.

Distance: 149 miles (241 km)

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kr248

Average price

Cheapest

kr600

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 0m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Horley is a bus with an average price of kr248.

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

A bus is kr2057 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Horley costing on average kr2306.

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Exeter and Horley including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Exeter to Horley among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around kr248 compared to roughly kr600 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr352. The journey takes 5h 0m versus 3h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Exeter to Horley

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:10 AM6h40
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    7:50 AMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)
    kr2471One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:10 AM6h40
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    7:50 AMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)
    kr2471One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:10 AM6h25
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    1:35 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)
    kr2871One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayG14917+SouthernC93046_C93327
    1:07 AM6h58
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    8:05 AMHorley station (HOR)
    kr4511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayY41757 · G14917+SouthernC93046_C93327
    12:44 AM7h21
    St James' Park (SJP)
    8:05 AMHorley station (HOR)
    kr4511One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayY41760 · G14917+SouthernC93046_C93327
    12:42 AM7h23
    Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
    8:05 AMHorley station (HOR)
    kr4511One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:10 AM6h50
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    8:00 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    kr2471One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM7h35
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    4:00 AMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)
    kr2761One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM7h45
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    4:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
    kr2761One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Horley

Travel to Horley 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 Horley.

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There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and Horley including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Horley is a bus with an average price of kr248.

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

A bus is kr2057 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Horley costing on average kr2306.

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Exeter to Horley is approximately 149 miles (241 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Horley is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Horley 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 Exeter to Horley:
  • Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North.
  • Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from St James' Park (SJP) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Horley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Horley by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Horley by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to Horley often also extend their vacation to go to Longford, London, Oxford, Brighton, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Horley and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Horley to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
One to two days are generally sufficient to explore Horley, as it serves primarily as a convenient base for nearby attractions and Gatwick Airport.

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