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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Exeter is to bus via Birmingham which costs £21 - £75 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £90 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Exeter?

The distance between Ilkley and Exeter is 297 miles. The road distance is 283 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £40 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Ilkley to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Exeter bus from?

Ilkley to Exeter bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Exeter train from?

Ilkley to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Ilkley to Exeter?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £40 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £330 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Ilkley to Exeter bus arrive?

Ilkley to Exeter bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Ilkley to Exeter train arrive?

Ilkley to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Exeter is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Ilkley to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Ilkley to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ilkley to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 55m
£43–332
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
10h 25m
£21–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus Ukn49 / ...
8h 24m
Drive 281.4 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Exetercar 281.4 mi
5h 15m
£69–100
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Exeter (EXT)plane LBA - EXT
6h 34m
£74–329
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
5h 3m
£91–311
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 50m
£50–231
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 25m
£134–402
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
8h 29m
£114–266

Ilkley to Exeter by train

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Distance: 294.8 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £40–320 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 24m.

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