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Compare train and bus for Newport to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Exeter:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Exeter costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
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How to get from Newport to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newport to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:50 PM5h05Newport12:55 AMExeter$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Exeter:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Exeter costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Newport, Kingsway and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Exeter by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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