There are 6 ways to get from Loughborough to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Derby to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 36m£98–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087
7h 37m£25–38Drive 197.1 mi
- Drive from Loughborough to Exetercar 197.1 mi
3h 28m£49–71Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
- Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
5h£116–272Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
8h 49m£35–60Fly from East Midlands Airport
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Exeter (EXT)plane EMA - EXT
6h 5m£84–146
Loughborough to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Exeter is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Lemyngton Street and arriving at Exeter via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Loughborough and Exeter is 224 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Loughborough to Exeter, including transfers.
Loughborough to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Loughborough to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Loughborough, England and Exeter, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeter twice daily. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £60–330
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £60–320
Train from Derby to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Loughborough to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.
Loughborough to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Exeter is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Loughborough to Exeter.
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