How to travel from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT), United Kingdom

The distance between Plymouth and Exeter Airport (EXT) is around 78km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 51min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Exeter Airport (EXT)Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Exeter Honiton Road.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then take the bus to Clyst Honiton Exeter International Airport.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Exeter Airport (EXT).

  • Duration51min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Speedee Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Exeter Airport (EXT).

  • Duration51min
  • Distance78km (48 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Exeter Airport (EXT)

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 51min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

The distance between Plymouth and Exeter Airport (EXT) is around 78km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 65km (41 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Plymouth and Exeter Airport (EXT) by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 51min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to take a taxi which takes around 51min and will set you back approx £160 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Exeter Airport (EXT), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Plymouth and Exeter Airport (EXT). We recommend that you take a taxi to Exeter Airport (EXT). instead which will take 51min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Plymouth and Exeter Airport (EXT). It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Exeter Honiton Road. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Megabus UK and Stagecoach South West run regular bus services between Plymouth and Exeter Airport (EXT). Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Exeter Airport (EXT) from Plymouth is to take a taxi which will take 51min and cost around £160 ($190).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT). We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then take the bus to Clyst Honiton Exeter International Airport. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Plymouth and Exeter Airport (EXT). The distance is around 78km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 51min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Exeter Airport (EXT)

Transport options from Plymouth to Exeter Airport (EXT)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1h 30m
£14($17)
every 3 hours79km (49 miles)
Bus to Sowton, Miller & Carter1h 30m
£9($11)
every 3 hours81km (50 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 35m
£25($30)
hourly95km (59 miles)
Taxi
51min
£160($190)
on demand78km (48 miles)
Drive
51min
£9($11)
on demand78km (48 miles)

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