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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 $73.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 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 $93 (€75).
A train is $357 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to Exeter costing on average $442 (€360).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
Flight takes on average 7h 9m.
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How to get from Oxford to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Exeter is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W35367 · W34809 · C4802512:32 PM3h00Oxford station (OXF)3:32 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$821One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- W35367 · W34809 · C4802512:32 PM3h00Oxford station (OXF)3:32 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$821One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- W34867 · W347919:59 AM2h04Oxford station (OXF)12:03 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1201One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W34877 · G14983 · Y8026912:00 PM3h21Oxford station (OXF)3:21 PMSt James' Park (SJP)$871One-way2 transfers
- W34872 · W34797 · Y8026311:00 AM3h21Oxford station (OXF)2:21 PMSt James' Park (SJP)$871One-way2 transfers
- W34850 · G149775:20 AM3h24Oxford station (OXF)8:44 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$881One-way1 transfer
TALHR · NX5015:20 PM5h30Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:50 PMExeter, Honiton Road$921One-way1 transfer- TALHR · NX5043:50 PM5h35Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:25 PMExeter, Honiton Road$921One-way1 transfer
- TALHR · NX5015:20 PM5h40Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station11:00 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$921One-way1 transfer
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BA78416:45 AM8h10London Heathrow Airport2:55 PMExeter International Airport$3131One-way1 transfer- BA1436+BA40737:00 AM5h50London Heathrow Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$4301One-way1 transfer
BA8702+BA40738:40 AM4h10London City Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$4621One-way1 transfer
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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 $93 (€75).
A train is $357 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to Exeter costing on average $442 (€360).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
Flight takes on average 7h 9m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- 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.
- 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.
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