How to travel from Exeter to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Exeter and Liverpool is around 403km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Exeter to Liverpool 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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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Liverpool One.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance403km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Exeter to Liverpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Exeter and Liverpool is around 403km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (187 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Exeter and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exeter to Liverpool is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Exeter and Liverpool. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Exeter to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

CrossCountry, London Midland, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Exeter and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Exeter and Liverpool. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Exeter and Liverpool. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Exeter and Liverpool. The distance is around 403km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Exeter to Liverpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Liverpool

Transport options from Exeter to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
£95($110)
hourly406km (252 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central6h 20m
£135($160)
every 3 hours449km (279 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
£17($20)
every 20 mins428km (266 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£46($55)
on demand403km (251 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool