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

Leave the car behind and let someone else do the driving! Why not travel in comfort by train, a family-friendly option with main-line stations located at Tiverton, Honiton and Exeter. Companies operating in the area are Great Western Railway, Cross Country and South West Trains. To plan your journey and to book tickets for all train operators, visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ or telephone: 08457 484950.

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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 and follow the links for disabled passengers.

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

Exeter by Bus & Coach

National Express operate services to Exeter from most towns and cities throughout the UK. Visit National Express or telephone 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.

There is also 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 Devon or contact Devon Traveline on 0871 200 22 33.

By Bus

Stagecoach South West is the main bus operator in Exeter and also runs extensive services across the rest of Devon. Visit their website to find out details of their routes and tickets. Alternatively, you can also visit their Travelshop at Exeter Bus Station to pick up timetables, buy tickets and ask for advice on planning your day out by bus. When you're on the go you can follow them on Twitter @stagecoachsw.

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. Alternatively, you can pre-book certain journeys via megabus.com where seats start from just £1 (+50p booking fee).

If you would like help planning your journey by all forms of public transport, contact Traveline South West or call them at 0871 200 22 33. Calls from BT landlines are charged at 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.

Devon County Council produces a comprehensive route map and guide for each of the rural District Council areas and for Devon as a whole.

All can be obtained online from Devon County Council - bus maps and guides, or in person from Exeter Visitor Information and Tickets (Dix's Field) or the Travel Shop at the bus and coach station (Paris Street). Or you can use the Devon County Council - interactive bus map which covers Exeter and all of Devon. Zoom in to show the routes in the area you are looking at, and click on a route's terminus to get timetable information.

Exeter by Road

Choose the M5 for links from Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham and all points along the M4 corridor to 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.

Journey timing maps

Travelling to the South West from the West Midlands:

Travelling to the South West from the London Area:

 

Exeter and Devon by caravan or with a trailer

Taking a caravan or boat on holiday can be great fun, but getting there requires extra driving skill and some amount of preparation. The Caravan and Motorhome Club and the Camping and Caravanning Club both offer plenty of advice on safe towing.

Car Hire

If you are looking to rent a car, try Rhino Car Hire who offer great deals on car hire from Exeter Airport.

Co-cars is a hire-by-the-hour car club - book online or via smartphone and pick up your car from dedicated bays across Exeter, at train stations and other locations throughout Devon. Get car access when you want 24/7 and just pay a simple hourly charge and mileage rate. They also operate the UK's first on-street city network of electric bikes across Exeter.

Taxis

You are advised if hiring a taxi to follow guideliness as explained here. Taxi ranks that are approved by Exeter City Council can be found outside John Lewis in Exeter's High Street, and St. David's Railway Station.

List of official taxi stands in Exeter:

• Sidwell Street
• Bude Street
• Olaves Close
• South Street (Bottom)
• South Street (Top end)
• Cheeke Street
• Lower Argyle Road
• Belgrave Road
• North Street
• Little Queen Street
• Fore Street
• Commercial Road
• Bailey Street

Electric vehicle charging

Electric car charging facilities are now available at key sites across Exeter. The Chargepoint facilities are located at the following sites and each serve two vehicles.

Sites available now:

• John Lewis Car Park 

• Guildhall Car Park 

• Oakwood House office (fleet and staff only)

• Mary Arches Car Park 

• Cathedral and Quay Car Park 

• Civic Centre

• Magdalen Street Car Park

• Matford Park and Ride

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.

ALICANTE / AMSTERDAM / BELFAST CITY / DUBLIN / EDINBURGH / FARO / GLASGOW / GUERNSEY / JERSEY / LONDON CITY / MALAGA / MANCHESTER / NEWCASTLE / NORWICH / PALMA MALLORCA / PARIS

Passengers can also fly to and from Exeter on Flybe codeshare services via Manchester.

Daily flights operate to and from London City Airport, the Manchester route has up to four flights a day for global connectivity, and with a daily Paris and Amsterdam service Exeter Airport can claim to be a real gateway to the South West.

Stagecoach bus service 56 runs to and from the airport to the city centre, and Hertz, Avis and Europcar offer car hire options.

GoEuro: Travelling around the UK & Europe

Travellers trying to find the best route to Devon can now visit GoEuro.co.uk to compare and book various modes of transportation. With GoEuro travel planning is simple, flexible and personal. The site provides users with detailed journey plans within the UK and Europe to find the best options of travel based on both total travel time and price.

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.