The distance between Bath and Exeter is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bath to Exeter by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids.
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Take the bus to Exeter Sidwell St.
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There are several options for getting from Bath to Exeter by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £58 ($69).
The distance between Bath and Exeter is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Bath and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bath to Exeter is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £58 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Exeter. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bath and Exeter with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 1h 35m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Bath and Exeter. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Exeter. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bath and Exeter with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 45m.
Air Decker, Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West and National Express run regular bus services between Bath and Exeter. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 1h 35m.
The closest major airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Exeter. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Exeter. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Exeter St Davids + 1 similar | 1h 15m | £58($69) | hourly | 139km (87 miles) |
Train | 1h 35m | £38($45) | 4 times a week | 141km (88 miles) |
Bus to Exeter Sidwell St + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £7($8) | once daily | 137km (85 miles) |
Bus | 3h 5m | £16($19) | hourly | 146km (91 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £14($17) | on demand | 126km (78 miles) |
Air Decker
Stagecoach South West
The following major airports near Exeter offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.