There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Nottingham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Derbytrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
3h 43m£73–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 150 / ...
7h 46m£22–60Drive 211 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Nottinghamcar 211 mi
3h 30m£52–75Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
5h 8m£91–325Train via Gloucester
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Filton Abbey Woodtrain
- Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Gloucestertrain
- Take the train from Gloucester to Nottinghamtrain
6h 4m£57–135
Exeter to Nottingham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Nottingham is to bus which costs £22 - £60 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Nottingham is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Nottingham via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Exeter and Nottingham is 221 miles. The road distance is 212.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £70 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Exeter to Nottingham, including transfers.
Exeter to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Nottingham is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Nottingham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £65–170 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–230
Train from Exeter St Davids to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Gloucester to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Filton Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Filton Abbey Wood to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Nottingham is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Exeter to Nottingham.
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