Getting Here

Excellent road, rail and air links make Exeter conveniently close to the rest of the UK. Wherever you are, you are not far away from the breathtaking scenery of one of the most beautiful areas in the country. Visit www.traveldevon.info to find more information on getting around Exeter and Devon by public transport, including Park & Ride services and a handy interactive bus map.

Exeter and Devon by rail

GWR serve over 270 destinations by train. Search and book now at GWR.com

To find information about National Rail facilities and services for disabled passengers, please telephone 08457 484950 (0845 6050600 text phone only). For additional advice on disabled travel, visit the National Rail Passenger Assistance pages.

For low cost intercity train travel to and from Exeter, visit Megatrain.

Exeter by coach

National Express operate services to Exeter from most towns and cities throughout the UK. Visit National Express or call 08705 808080 for information on routes and prices. For low cost intercity bus travel to and from Exeter, visit Megabus.com or call 0901 331 0031.

Exeter by bus

There is a good local bus service in and around Devon. The area is easy to explore by public transport, and many attractions are actually located on popular bus routes.

For more details on local bus routes, times, and fares, please contact Stagecoach South West or contact Traveline on 0871 200 22 33.

The South West Falcon from Stagecoach runs up to every hour, 24/7 and connects Devon with Somerset, Bristol Airport and Bristol City Centre. Return fares from the driver start from just £9. 

Exeter by road

Exeter is located at the end of the M5 motorway, for easy access from Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham and all points along the M4 corridor from London. The A30/A303/M3 offers an alternative, high quality scenic route to Exeter from London and the South East.

For live traffic information into the South West please visit the Highways Agency website. 

For the latest weather reports & forecasts, please visit the Met Office website.

Fly to Exeter

Exeter Airport is five miles from the city of Exeter and is situated adjacent to the A30, close to junction 29 of the M5 motorway.

Daily international flights operate to and from Exeter, visit their website to view routes.

Loganair is the UK’s largest regional airline , connecting Exeter directly with Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh including free checked baggage and child discounts as standard. Same ticket global connectivity via Manchester and Edinburgh gateway airports is made possible with our international airline partnerships. These includes Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, Turkish, Singapore, Ethiopian, United, Aer Lingus (Transatlantic via Manchester) Finnair, Icelandair and KLM/Air France which enables easy international connectivity for Exeter. Visit Loganair's website for more information. 

Blue Islands connects Exeter with the Channel Islands, and have partnered with Durrell to offset 100% of their carbon emissions. Find out more here: We offset 100% of our carbon emissions | Blue Islands.

Travel by bus to and from Exeter Airport to Exeter City Centre with Stagecoach service 4A, which runs every 20 minutes. A single ticket costs just £3.00.

Exeter and Devon by caravan or motorhome

Exeter is a great location for a visit by motorhome or caravan. Park up for the day and explore this historic city! Visit our motorhome parking page for more information on visiting Exeter with your caravan or motorhome, including where to park and stay. 

Car parking and Park & Ride in Exeter

Visitors to Exeter will find an extensive and well sign-posted car parking service. There are over 5,000 car parking spaces in short and long stay car parks, and two coach parks. Fast and frequent Park and Ride services operate into the heart of Exeter from three locations. For more information please telephone 0871 200 22 33.

Cycling in Exeter

Explore the beauty of Exeter and the surrounding area by bike, using the wide network of shared used paths. Find out more about cycling in Exeter here, and for free maps visit Cycle Devon.