What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Exeter is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Exeter?

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 12m.

How far is it from Derby to Exeter?

The distance between Derby and Exeter is 207 miles. The road distance is 198.1 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £100 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Exeter?

The train from Derby to Exeter St Davids takes 3h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Derby to Exeter train from?

Derby to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or fly from Derby to Exeter?

The best way to get from Derby to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £90 - £250 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Derby to Exeter train arrive?

Derby to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Derby to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Exeter is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Derby to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1517+ hotels available in Exeter.

Derby to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Exeter by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 12m
£100–150
Drive 197 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to Exetercar 197 mi
3h 26m
£49–70
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4h 46m
£101–264
Fly from East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Exeter (EXT)plane EMA - EXT
7h 35m
£95–247

Derby to Exeter by train

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3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.7 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Exeter (EXT) 5 times a week.

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