How to travel from Windsor to Exeter, United Kingdom

The distance between Windsor and Exeter is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Windsor 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.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Exeter.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Exeter

There are several options for getting from Windsor to Exeter by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($81) and will take around 2h 10m.

The distance between Windsor and Exeter is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Windsor and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Windsor to Exeter is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Windsor and Exeter. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Windsor to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Slough and Reading. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Windsor and Exeter. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Windsor and Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Windsor and Exeter. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).

How do I get from Windsor to Exeter

Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Exeter

Transport options from Windsor to Exeter
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
£68($81)
hourly253km (157 miles)
Train to Exeter Central3h 55m
£95($115)
hourly304km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£28($33)
on demand246km (153 miles)

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Airlines

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