There are 3 ways to get from Derby (Station) to Exeter by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 19m£90–140Drive 197.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Derby (Station) to Exetercar 197.1 mi
3h 27m£49–70Train, fly
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Exeter (EXT)plane BHX - EXT
6h 10m£117–217
Derby (Station) to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derby (Station) to Exeter is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Derby (Station) to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £90 - £140.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Derby (Station) and Exeter is 207 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.
The best way to get from Derby (Station) to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £90 - £140.
The train from Derby to Exeter St Davids takes 3h 19m including transfers and departs hourly.
Derby (Station) to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby (Station) to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby (Station) to Exeter is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Derby (Station) to Exeter.
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What companies run services between Derby (Station), England and Exeter, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–340
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £220–650
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–260
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–310
Train from Derby to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
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