There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Bradford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 2m£122–360Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
8h 27m£37–57Drive 270.2 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Bradfordcar 270.2 mi
4h 53m£66–96Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
4h 25m£82–275Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
8h 3m£135–220Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
5h 22m£110–454Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
6h 25m£90–321
Exeter to Bradford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bradford is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Bradford is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £280.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Bradford station. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Bradford Interchange Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Bradford Interchange via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Exeter and Bradford is 288 miles. The road distance is 271.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Bradford without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £120 - £360.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Exeter to Bradford, including transfers.
Exeter to Bradford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Bradford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Bradford is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £120 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Bradford, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £110–360 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Bradford Interchange Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 27m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–70
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–220
Flights from Exeter to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–440
Train from Exeter St Davids to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–360
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £110–170
- 1st Class
- £260–360
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £95–140
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £70–100
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–11
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50–75
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–95
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–35
- 1st Class
- £40–55
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Bradford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Bradford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Bradford is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Exeter to Bradford.
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