What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Exeter is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £75.

How far is it from East Midlands to Exeter?

The distance between East Midlands and Exeter is 224 miles. The road distance is 208.4 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £220.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Exeter?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from East Midlands to Exeter, including transfers.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Exeter?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h 34m.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Exeter is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from East Midlands to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1389+ hotels available in Exeter.

East Midlands to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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 Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 30m
£50–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087
8h 34m
£29–43
Drive 207.2 mi
1. Drive from East Midlands to Exetercar 207.2 mi
3h 45m
£50–72
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
8h 55m
£36–68

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Midlands to Exeter.

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Distance: 223 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Exeter St Davids via Melton Mowbray and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeter twice daily. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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