The distance between Swindon and Exeter is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon 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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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Exeter St Davids.
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There are several options for getting from Swindon to Exeter by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).
The distance between Swindon and Exeter is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Swindon and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Exeter is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Exeter. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Swindon and Exeter with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 1h 45m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Swindon and Exeter. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swindon and Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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 Swindon and Exeter. The distance is around 188km (117 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Bristol Temple Meads + 2 similar | 1h 35m | £63($75) | hourly | 187km (116 miles) |
Train | 1h 45m | £42($50) | twice daily | 187km (116 miles) |
Train via Westbury (Wilts) | 2h 20m | £52($62) | every 4 hours | 183km (114 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | £33($39) | on demand | 188km (117 miles) |
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Exeter offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.