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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Exeter is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs £80 - £280.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Exeter?

The distance between Wakefield and Exeter is 271 miles. The road distance is 261.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £140 - £200.

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

The train from Wakefield Westgate to Exeter St Davids takes 4h 19m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Exeter train from?

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

Train or fly from Wakefield to Exeter?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £95 - £400 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Wakefield to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakefield to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Exeter is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Wakefield to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1448+ hotels available in Exeter.

Wakefield to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Exeter by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 19m
£140–200
Drive 259.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wakefield to Exetercar 259.7 mi
4h 28m
£64–92
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4h 18m
£84–276
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Exeter (EXT)plane LBA - EXT
6h 4m
£99–391
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate 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 23m
£115–224

Wakefield to Exeter by train

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Distance: 269.2 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, KLM, and Ryanair fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Exeter (EXT) 4 times a day.

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