How to travel from Oxford to Exeter

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oxford to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $59, and a bus costs an average of $72.

Distance: 121 miles (195 km)

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$84

Average price

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$92

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$53

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2h 46m

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2h 16m

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30m

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5h 2m

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4h 32m

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2h 53m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Exeter is a train with an average price of $84 (€69).

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

A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Exeter costing on average $92 (€75).

A train is $355 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to Exeter costing on average $439 (€360).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 32m.

Flight takes on average 7h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Oxford and Exeter including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oxford to Exeter among Omio's users.

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from Oxford to Exeter

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

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

  • National Express
    4:50 PM6h10
    Oxford
    11:00 PMExeter
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    4:50 PM6h10
    Oxford
    11:00 PMExeter
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    8:15 PM5h45
    Oxford
    2:00 AMExeter
    $901One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    3:50 PM6h10
    Oxford
    10:00 PMExeter
    $821One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    3:30 PM5h50
    Oxford
    9:20 PMExeter
    $891One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    5:10 AM5h50
    Oxford
    11:00 AMExeter
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Exeter.

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There are 3 options to travel between Oxford and Exeter including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Exeter is a train with an average price of $84 (€69).

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

A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Exeter costing on average $92 (€75).

A train is $355 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to Exeter costing on average $439 (€360).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 32m.

Flight takes on average 7h 9m.

The distance from Oxford to Exeter is approximately 121 miles (195 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Exeter is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Exeter as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Exeter:
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) 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 Oxford to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Exeter by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, Oxford Bus Company to go to Exeter by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford 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.

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