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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ilkley 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 / ...
    5h 59m
    £52–332

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 101 / ...
    10h 25m
    £20–66

  3. Drive 281.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ilkley to Exetercar car 281.4 mi
    5h 15m
    £68–98

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Exeter

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LBA - EXT
    6h 35m
    £74–329

  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 30m
    £99–237

  6. 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 8m
    £89–301

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

    1. Take the train from Leeds 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 49m
    £48–201

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 29m
    £132–395

Ilkley to Exeter by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £50–320 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 25m.

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