How to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a train costs an average of €60.

Distance: 180 miles (290 km)

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Driving

€60

Average price

€42

Average price

Cheapest

€64

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 43m

Average total duration

5h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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

The cheapest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter is a bus with an average price of €42.

This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter:

A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter costing on average €60.

A bus is €225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter costing on average €267.

The fastest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 43m.

Flight takes on average 10h 32m.

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

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from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX501
    11:50 PM12h10
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    12:00 PMExeter, Honiton Road
    431One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX501
    11:50 PM12h10
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    12:00 PMExeter, Honiton Road
    431One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayC42219+Greater AngliaP67522+Elizabeth lineC38300
    10:17 AM3h52
    Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
    2:09 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    781One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayC42238+Greater AngliaP76277+Elizabeth lineC36911
    9:52 AM4h01
    Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
    1:53 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    681One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC42215+Greater AngliaP76265+Elizabeth lineC37068
    8:52 AM4h06
    Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
    12:58 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    681One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC42221+Greater AngliaP76289+Elizabeth lineC38357
    10:52 AM4h12
    Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)
    3:04 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    681One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX501
    11:50 PM12h20
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    12:10 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    431One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX728 · NX501
    5:15 PM5h35
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    10:50 PMExeter, Honiton Road
    481One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX728 · NX501
    5:15 PM5h45
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    11:00 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    481One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1390+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8992
    7:30 AM8h35
    London Heathrow Airport
    4:05 PMExeter International Airport
    3311One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1440+LoganairBA4073
    7:05 AM6h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    1:10 PMExeter International Airport
    3511One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1442+LoganairBA4073
    8:55 AM4h15
    London Heathrow Airport
    1:10 PMExeter International Airport
    4601One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and Exeter including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter is a bus with an average price of €42.

This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter:

A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter costing on average €60.

A bus is €225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter costing on average €267.

The fastest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 43m.

Flight takes on average 10h 32m.

The distance from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter is approximately 180 miles (290 km).
The average frequency per day from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Stephensons of Essex to go to Exeter by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Stansted Express, Greater Anglia to go to Exeter by train.
Omio customers who travel from Stansted Mountfitchet 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Exeter to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Exeter allows visitors to explore the city's historic sites, such as Exeter Cathedral, the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, and the Quayside, while also enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.
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