There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Peterborough by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 21m£96–197Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Varsity Drivebus T78
- Take the bus from Varsity Drive to Queensgate Bus Stnbus T29
8h 45m£46–77Drive 220.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Peterboroughcar 220.5 mi
4h 13m£55–79Fly to East Midlands Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane EXT - EMA
- Take the train from Nottingham to Peterboroughtrain
8h 7m£109–245Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 59m£113–167Train #2
- Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
5h 23m£104–186Fly to Norwich International Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane EXT - NWI
- Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
9h 18m£149–614
Exeter to Peterborough by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Peterborough is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Peterborough is to train via London which takes 3h 21m and costs £95 - £200.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Queensgate Bus Stn via Varsity Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Peterborough via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Exeter and Peterborough is 253 miles. The road distance is 221.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Peterborough without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 21m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Exeter to Peterborough, including transfers.
Exeter to Peterborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Peterborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Peterborough is to train via London which takes 3h 21m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Peterborough, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Peterborough via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Queensgate Bus Stn via Varsity Drive in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–300
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £180–600
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Norwich International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–650
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- customerservices@greatnorthernrail.com
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Norwich to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–130
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Varsity Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Varsity Drive to Queensgate Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- National Express
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Exeter to Peterborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Varsity Drive station.
Exeter to Peterborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Peterborough is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Exeter to Peterborough.
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