Getting Here
Excellent road, rail and air links make the Heart of Devon 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. Come and see us soon!
Visit www.journeydevon.info/ to find more information on getting around 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 First Great Western, Cross Country and South West Trains. To plan your journey and to book tickets for all train operators, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or telephone: 08457 484950.
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 website www.nationalrail.co.uk and follow the links for disabled passengers.
For low cost intercity train travel to and from Exeter, visit www.megatrain.com or call 0901 331 0031.
Exeter and Devon 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 Heart of Devon from London and the South East.
For information on traffic into the South West please visit the Highways Agency website.
| By road | By rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol to Exeter | 1hr 10mins | 1hr |
| Birmingham to Exeter | 3hrs | 2hrs 30mins |
| Cardiff to Exeter | 1hr 35mins | 2hrs |
| London to Exeter | 2hrs 45mins | 2hrs 05mins |
Exeter and Devon by Exeter International Airport
Exeter International Airport is located six miles from the city centre, and offers excellent air links within the UK and also some destinations abroad, courtesy of the budget airline Flybe.
You can fly direct to Exeter from:
Aberdeen, Alicante, Amsterdam, Belfast, Benbecula, Bergen, Bergerac, Chambery, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Dusseldorf, Edinburgh, Faro, Frankfurt, Geneva, Glasgow, Guernsey, Hannover, Inverness, Islay, Isle on Man, Isles of Scilly, Jersey, Kirkwall, Leeds Bradford, Malaga, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Palma Mallorca, Paris, Rennes, Salzburg, Stornaway, and Sumburgh.
www.exeter-airport.co.uk
www.flybe.com for information on routes
The Heart of Devon by Bus & Coach
National Express operate services to Exeter from most towns and cities throughout the UK. Visit www.nationalexpress.com or telephone 08705 808080 for information on routes and prices. For low cost intercity bus travel to and from Exeter, visit www.megabus.com or call 0901 331 0031.
There is also a good local bus service in and around the Heart of 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 www.stagecoachbus.co.uk/devon or contact Devon Traveline on 0871 200 22 33.
Visit the Greener Journeys website to find out more about getting around Exeter by bus.
To get up to the minute information on bus times, use Traveline's 'Text 4 Times' service - click here for more information.
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.
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.
Car-Free Days Out in the Heart of Devon
Once here, why not relax by choosing from a varied range of day trips and excursions on public transport that will let you enjoy the scenery without the stress of worrying about whether you are on the right route? Options include taking the train for the Tarka Line from Exeter to North Devon to enjoy panoramic scenery along the lovely Taw estuary, or viewing the splendours of wild Dartmoor from the double-decker Trans-Moor link bus service from Exeter to Plymouth.
Visit our Tours & Itineraries pages to find more ideas for car free days out in Devon.
For help on visiting and exploring the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, by bus, bike, foot, train and even boat visit the Jurassic Coast Website.
