The distance between Seaton and Exeter is around 553km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Seaton to Exeter by train, bus, 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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Take the train to Heworth then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT).
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids.
Take the bus to Bus Stn then Cabot Circus and then to Exeter Sidwell St.
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There are several options for getting from Seaton to Exeter by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Seaton and Exeter is around 553km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 32km (20 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Seaton and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seaton to Exeter is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Seaton and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Seaton and Exeter. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Seaton to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thornaby and Darlington. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
CrossCountry run train services between Seaton and Exeter. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Seaton and Exeter. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seaton to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Stn, Cabot Circus and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Seaton and Exeter. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Heworth then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Seaton and Exeter. The distance is around 553km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seaton to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 50m | £195($230) | twice a week | 565km (351 miles) |
Train to Heworth, plane | 3h 45m | £150($175) | twice a week | 609km (378 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane | 4h 20m | £320($380) | hourly | 849km (527 miles) |
Train to Heworth, plane | 5hrs | £345($410) | twice a week | 770km (478 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | £160($190) | every 4 hours | 594km (369 miles) |
Bus | 8h 30m | £36($43) | 5 times a week | 585km (363 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | £95($115) | on demand | 553km (343 miles) |
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