There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Ashbourne by train, car, or plane
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Exeter to Ashbourne by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ashbourne is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ashbourne is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ashbourne. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Derby via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Exeter and Ashbourne is 221 miles. The road distance is 201.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Ashbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Exeter to Ashbourne, including transfers.
Exeter to Ashbourne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Ashbourne is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £85 - £260 and takes 7h 43m.
Exeter to Ashbourne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Ashbourne is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Exeter to Ashbourne.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Ashbourne, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Loganair flies from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) 4 times a week.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £220–700
Train from Exeter St Davids to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Cross Country
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