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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Exeter is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Exeter is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £70 - £110.

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 Exeter via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

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 6h 5m.

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 6h 5m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 6h 5m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £220 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Ilkley to Exeter bus arrive?

Ilkley to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol 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 16m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 5m
£125–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
10h 3m
£35–57
Drive 281.4 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Exetercar 281.4 mi
5h 16m
£71–102
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Exeter (EXT)plane LBA - EXT
9h 39m
£81–219
Bus via Birmingham
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 104 / ...
10h 53m
£43–76
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 21m
£86–189
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 55m
£99–232
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 46m
£111–283

Ilkley to Exeter by train

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Distance: 294.8 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Exeter via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 3m.

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