The distance between Derby and Exeter is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Derby to Exeter by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids.
Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Exeter Honiton Road Park and Ride.
There are several options for getting from Derby to Exeter by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).
The distance between Derby and Exeter is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Derby and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Exeter is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Exeter. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Derby and Exeter with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 3h 10m.
CrossCountry run train services between Derby and Exeter. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Exeter. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and Exeter Honiton Road Park and Ride. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
Megabus UK and Stagecoach South West run regular bus services between Derby and Exeter. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Exeter. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Derby and Exeter. The distance is around 320km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | £100($120) | every 2 hours | 328km (204 miles) |
Bus | 8h 35m | £41($48) | once daily | 531km (330 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £36($43) | on demand | 320km (199 miles) |
Stagecoach South West
The following major airports near Exeter offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.