I would like to know how you recommend that I travel from Heathrow Airport to Exeter University in the southwest. Is there a train you recommend? Are there several trains to choose from? If I am going to be there for less than a week is a rail pass relevant?
Posted by
Galt, Calif., UK
214 posts
Coach is not a bad way to travel, I did it a few years back and I think it was about 3 hours and fairly reasonable price wise.
Posted by
Oxford, United Kingdom
5466 posts
There are direct coaches from Heathrow Central that take about 4 hours - but they only run once every two hours. You can take a coach to Reading and a train from there to Exeter. This takes 3-3.5 hours, with a service at least once an hour.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
34003 posts
If you use Heathrow Express to Paddington and change there to the First Great Western train (often to Penzance - yes, the Penzance of Pirates fame) for 2:02, calling only at Reading, and the full duration of the trip will be only 2:41.
Posted by
Oxford, United Kingdom
5466 posts
It can be that quick as well using the coach via Reading - to some extent the fastest route involving rail depends on the specific terminal at Heathrow, which the OP hasn't stated.