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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Exeter is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Exeter?

The distance between Liverpool and Exeter is 253 miles. The road distance is 238.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Exeter without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 10m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Liverpool to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Exeter bus from?

Liverpool to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Exeter train from?

Liverpool to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Exeter?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Exeter is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 10m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Liverpool to Exeter bus arrive?

Liverpool to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Liverpool to Exeter train arrive?

Liverpool to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Exeter is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Liverpool to Exeter.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 10m
£96–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
8h 30m
£29–52
Drive 236.8 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Exetercar 236.8 mi
4h 30m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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
6h 33m
£148–410
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 15m
£105–189
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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
7h 32m
£115–238
Fly Liverpool to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 49m
£110–244

Liverpool to Exeter by train

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Distance: 251.9 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bampfylde Street via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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