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How to get fromBradford to Exeterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bradford to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St DavidstrainEdinburgh - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 48m
    £58–236
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus StationbusUk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetbusUkn49 / ...
    7h 33m
    £19–63
  3. Drive 269.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bradford to Exetercar269.8 mi
    4h 49m
    £68–98
  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    4h 53m
    £92–299
  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus131
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus101 / ...
    9h 30m
    £28–74
  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeNCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    6h 46m
    £56–245
  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)planeNCL - EXT
    5h 39m
    £111–284

Bradford to Exeter by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bradford, England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £55–230 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street Coach A to Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 33m.

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