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How to get fromHarrogate to Exeterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 11m
    £156–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus Uk087 / ...
    9h 36m
    £30–71

  3. Drive 285.2 mi

    1. Drive from Harrogate to Exetercar car 285.2 mi
    4h 56m
    £69–100

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    5h 6m
    £101–211

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 39m
    £136–255

  6. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Harrogate to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    5h 3m
    £124–271

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 8m
    £94–226

Harrogate to Exeter by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £150–210 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library Gardens to Exeter via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 36m.

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