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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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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
kr248 Average price Cheapest | kr600 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Horley
How to get from Exeter to Horley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM6h40Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court7:50 AMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)kr2471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM6h40Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court7:50 AMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)kr2471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 AM6h25Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1:35 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)kr2871One-way1 transfer
Other options
G14917+
C93046_C933271:07 AM6h58Exeter St Davids (EXD)8:05 AMHorley station (HOR)kr4511One-way1 transfer
Y41757 · G14917+
C93046_C9332712:44 AM7h21St James' Park (SJP)8:05 AMHorley station (HOR)kr4511One-way2 transfers
Y41760 · G14917+
C93046_C9332712:42 AM7h23Exeter St Thomas (EXT)8:05 AMHorley station (HOR)kr4511One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM6h50Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court8:00 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal Southkr2471One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM7h35Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court4:00 AMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)kr2761One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM7h45Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court4:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal Southkr2761One-way1 transfer
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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.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Horley by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Horley by bus.
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