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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Exeter is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Exeter. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Leicester to Exeter?

The distance between Leicester and Exeter is 205 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Leicester to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Exeter bus from?

Leicester to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Exeter?

The best way to get from Leicester to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £100 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Leicester to Exeter bus arrive?

Leicester to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.

Where does the Leicester to Exeter train arrive?

Leicester to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Exeter is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Leicester to Exeter.

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

Book your Leicester to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Exeter?

Book your Leicester to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Exeter.

Leicester to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 8m
£102–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087
6h 20m
£18–35
Drive 185.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Exetercar 185.6 mi
3h 19m
£46–66
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
7h 10m
£41–57

Leicester to Exeter by train

119Weekly Trains

4h 8mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.9 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeter twice daily. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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