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 £30 - £60 and takes 8h 30m.

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 44m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Exeter. However, there are services departing from College of Further Education and arriving at Exeter via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

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 40m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from East Midlands to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Exeter bus from?

East Midlands to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Exeter train from?

East Midlands to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Exeter?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the East Midlands to Exeter bus arrive?

East Midlands to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.

Where does the East Midlands to Exeter train arrive?

East Midlands to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Exeter is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from East Midlands to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1553+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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

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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 40m
£125–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087
8h 30m
£34–57
Drive 207.2 mi
1. Drive from East Midlands to Exetercar 207.2 mi
3h 44m
£51–74
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 104 / ...
8h 56m
£50–113

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Distance: 223.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeter twice daily. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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