There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Southwell by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Newark Castletrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 29m£108–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk087
8h 6m£26–40Drive 221.6 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Southwellcar 221.6 mi
3h 57m£55–80Fly to East Midlands Airport
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane EXT - EMA
7h 17m£86–150Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 150 / ...
8h 46m£36–58Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
6h 14m£118–268
Exeter to Southwell by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Southwell is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Southwell is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Southwell. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Park Terrace via Canal Street and Victoria Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Southwell. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Newark Castle via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Exeter and Southwell is 248 miles. The road distance is 222.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Southwell without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Exeter to Southwell, including transfers.
Exeter to Southwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Southwell train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Southwell is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 8h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £150 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to The Minster via Derby, Newark Castle, and Trent Bridge in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–280
Train from Exeter St Davids to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Southwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Exeter to Southwell train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Southwell is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Exeter to Southwell.
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