How to travel from Durham to Exmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Exmouth is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

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

👋 Also check out ExmouthDurham if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)

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Drive

Drive to Exmouth.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance560km (348 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Exmouth

There are several options for getting from Durham to Exmouth by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around £155 ($185) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).

The distance between Durham and Exmouth is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (288 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Durham and Exmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Exmouth is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £190 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Exmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £155 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Durham and Exmouth. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Durham to Exmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Darlington and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Durham and Exmouth. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Durham and Exmouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Exmouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Durham and Exmouth. The distance is around 560km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Exmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).

How do I get from Durham to Exmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Exmouth

Transport options from Durham to Exmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 35m
£325($385)
5 times a week856km (532 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3hrs
£190($225)
5 times a week570km (354 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 30m
£155($185)
5 times a week622km (387 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
£175($205)
5 times a week602km (374 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly9h 15m
£170($200)
5 times a week711km (442 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£95($115)
on demand560km (348 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