How to travel from Worcester to Exeter, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Exeter is around 214km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Worcester to Exeter by train, bus 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 to Exeter St Davids

Take the train to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheltenham and then to Exeter Sidwell St.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Exeter.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance214km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Exeter

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Exeter by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £74 ($87).

The distance between Worcester and Exeter is around 214km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Worcester and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to Exeter is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £74 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Exeter. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Worcester and Exeter. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Worcester and Exeter. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Worcester to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheltenham. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Worcester and Exeter. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Worcester and Exeter. The distance is around 214km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

How do I get from Worcester to Exeter

Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Exeter

Transport options from Worcester to Exeter
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Exeter St Davids + 1 similar
2h 5m
£74($87)
every 2 hours227km (141 miles)
Train2h 30m
£72($85)
every 3 hours229km (142 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
£13($15)
once daily231km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£37($44)
on demand214km (133 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