How to travel from Gloucester to Exeter, United Kingdom

The distance between Gloucester and Exeter is around 173km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gloucester to Exeter by train and car. 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 Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
Operated byCrossCountry+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Exeter.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance173km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Exeter

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Exeter by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 1h 40m.

The distance between Gloucester and Exeter is around 173km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Gloucester and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Exeter is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Exeter. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gloucester and Exeter with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 1h 40m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Gloucester and Exeter. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Gloucester and Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Gloucester and Exeter. The distance is around 173km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

How do I get from Gloucester to Exeter

Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Exeter

Transport options from Gloucester to Exeter
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
£68($80)
5 times a week184km (114 miles)
Train via Bristol Temple Meads1h 45m
£68($81)
hourly184km (114 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£20($24)
on demand173km (107 miles)

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Airports near Exeter

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Exeter
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Exeter
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Exeter