How to travel from Dover to Exmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Exmouth is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dover to Exmouth by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

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Train to St Pancras International, Fly

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £700($830)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Exmouth.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance393km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Exmouth

There are several options for getting from Dover to Exmouth by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 4hrs.

The distance between Dover and Exmouth is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Dover and Exmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Exmouth is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £120 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Exmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Exmouth. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Exmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington and Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

South Eastern Trains Service, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Dover and Exmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dover and Exmouth. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Exmouth. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 6h 50m.

The closest major airport to Exmouth is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Exmouth. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dover and Exmouth. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Exmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

How do I get from Dover to Exmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Exmouth

Transport options from Dover to Exmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
4hrs
£120($140)
hourly424km (263 miles)
Train via London Charing Cross4h 45m
£120($140)
hourly424km (263 miles)
Train via London Bridge5h 30m
£135($160)
hourly414km (258 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, Fly + 1 similar
4h 40m
£700($830)
hourly1,284km (798 miles)
Train and Plane6h 50m
£285($340)
hourly3,023km (1,878 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£68($81)
on demand393km (244 miles)

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Airports near Exmouth

The following major airports near Exmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Exmouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Exmouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Exmouth