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How to get fromExeter to Derbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Derbytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 8m
    £110–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk087
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Copeland Streetbus bus Sky
    8h 14m
    £28–45

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    6h 5m
    £48–115

  4. Drive 197.2 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Derbycar car 197.2 mi
    3h 26m
    £48–69

  5. Fly to East Midlands Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane EXT - EMA
    5h 49m
    £89–177

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    4h 17m
    £113–224

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EXT - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    5h 20m
    £106–225

Exeter to Derby by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, Loganair, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) twice daily.

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