How to get from Exeter to Thurlestone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Exeter to Thurlestone in South Hams, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Totnes station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 164 bus and finally take the 162 bus from West Alvington Hill, Kingsbridge station to Stores, South Milton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 164164
Bus - 162162
Walk to Thurlestone
Leaves from Exeter St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exeter
  • 2
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    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Totnes
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station Forecourt, Totnes
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    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Salcombe
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Alvington Hill, Kingsbridge
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    37 min
  • 7
    Bus - 162162
    Wait for bus
    162
    South Milton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stores, South Milton
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    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thurlestone
    Walk to
    Thurlestone
    Parkfield
    1.93 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Exeter to Thurlestone

The distance between Exeter, South Hams and Thurlestone, South Hams is approximately 46.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter to Thurlestone by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Hams – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Exeter

Exeter is located at Exeter, South Hams and the nearest public transport station is St Davids Station, St Davids.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Exeter St Thomas
  • Exeter St Davids

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • St Davids Station, St Davids
  • Jolly Porter, St Davids
  • College, Exeter City Centre

Public transport stations close to Thurlestone, South Hams

Thurlestone is located at Parkfield, South Hams and the nearest public transport station is Church, Thurlestone.

Bus stations close to Thurlestone:

  • Church, Thurlestone

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Thurlestone?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 164, Bus line 162.

  • Is there a direct train between Exeter and Thurlestone?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Exeter to Thurlestone?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Penzance station near Exeter in South West to Totnes station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Thurlestone station near Thurlestone in South Hams.

  • How long does it take to travel from Exeter to Thurlestone by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Exeter in South West and Thurlestone in South Hams by train and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Exeter to get to Thurlestone?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Penzance station near Exeter in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Exeter and Thurlestone?

    Get off the train at the Thurlestone stop, which is closest to Thurlestone in South Hams.

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