What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Nottingham?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Nottingham is to bus which costs £21 - £65 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Nottingham?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Nottingham is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Nottingham?

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 Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Nottingham?

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 48m.

How far is it from Exeter to Nottingham?

The distance between Exeter and Nottingham is 221 miles. The road distance is 212.3 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Nottingham without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £70 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Nottingham?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Exeter to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Nottingham bus from?

Exeter to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Nottingham train from?

Exeter to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Exeter to Nottingham is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £65 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Exeter to Nottingham bus arrive?

Exeter to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Nottingham train arrive?

Exeter to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Nottingham is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Exeter to Nottingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Nottingham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Nottingham?

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Exeter to Nottingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Nottingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to DerbyPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
3h 48m
£72–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station132 / ...
6h 50m
£22–65
Drive 211 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Nottingham211 mi
3h 28m
£52–75
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to NottinghamBirmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
4h 7m
£54–185
Train via Gloucester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Filton Abbey Wood
2. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Gloucester
3. Take the train from Gloucester to Nottingham
6h 5m
£62–150

Exeter to Nottingham by train

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Distance: 219.5 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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 Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 50m.

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