Exeter Airport to Yeovil: How to Make the Journey

Exeter Airport is about 44.3 miles by road from Yeovil, according to Rome2Rio, which estimates the drive at 53 minutes. These figures describe the airport-to-town journey; they are separate from the longer trip to accommodation outside Yeovil.

The airport is at Clyst Honiton, Devon, and its postcode is EX5 2BD. It is five miles from Exeter city centre and five minutes from the M5 motorway, according to the airport.

Driving is the quickest option in the route estimates, while a taxi avoids arranging your own car. Rome2Rio puts the taxi fare at £90–£120; treat that as an estimate rather than a confirmed quote.

Apple Taxis Exeter is the only airport-authorised private-hire company operating from the taxi desk in the Arrivals building and the adjacent taxi stands. The airport requires you to pre-book its private-hire journeys by telephone or in person at the taxi desk; the telephone number is 01392 66 66 66.

Other taxi companies cannot use the Arrivals taxi stand, but can pick up or drop off pre-booked clients in Car Park 1. For another airport route into the area, the Bristol Airport to Yeovil journey has its own set of travel options.

Rome2Rio gives a bus-and-train option with a total journey time of about 3 hours 14 minutes and an estimated fare of £19–£43. Its itinerary goes by bus to Exeter St David’s, train to Crewkerne and then bus to Yeovil.

The airport identifies Exeter Central, six miles away, and Exeter St David’s, seven miles away, as rail stations connected by taxi or bus. South Western Railway serves Exeter Central, including trains to Yeovil, while Exeter St David’s connects with the wider rail network, including Great Western Railway services to Somerset.

There is no direct bus from Exeter Airport to Yeovil. Rome2Rio gives a bus-only alternative via Waitrose and Crewkerne station, taking about 4 hours 49 minutes.

Start by checking the airport bus links and the train times for the stations you plan to use. Stagecoach services 4A and 43 connect the airport with Exeter St David’s Station and Pinhoe Rail Station. Great Western Railway says route 4A connects Exeter St David’s railway station with the airport and stops outside the main terminal.

Service patterns can affect a connection: airport bus services are limited on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. For the latest bus and rail arrangements, check the official site before you go, including the airport and the relevant transport operators.

Exeter International Airport is about a 73-minute drive from Halfway House Inn Country Lodge. Allow for that onward journey when planning your arrival.

A one-day visit can include time in Yeovil; the itinerary offers a way to plan a day around the town.

Driving or a pre-booked taxi has the shortest estimated journey time in the route options. Public transport costs less in the fare estimates, but takes longer and requires connections in Exeter and Crewkerne. Compare current schedules and taxi arrangements against your flight arrival before choosing.