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Rail

The South West has excellent rail links with direct links to most UK towns and cities.

 

National Rail, the main information source for rail journeys in the UK, quotes the following as the fastest rail services from key towns and cities in the region:

  • Exeter to London Paddington - 2 hours and 5 mins
  • Exeter to Birmingham - 2 hours and 35 mins
  • Exeter to Manchester - 4 hours and 35 mins
  • Bristol to London Paddington - 1 hour and 45 mins
  • Bristol to Birmingham - 1 hour and 25 mins
  • Bristol to Manchester - 3 hours and 20 mins
  • Gloucester to London Paddington - 1 hour and 55 mins
  • Gloucester to Birmingham - 1 hour
  • Gloucester to Manchester - 3 hours

For more information about investing in the South West of England, contact Head of Inward Investment Ellen Stallins.

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