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.
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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £95($110) | hourly | 406km (252 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 6h 20m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 449km (279 miles) |
Bus | 6h 55m | £17($20) | every 20 mins | 428km (266 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | £46($55) | on demand | 403km (251 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Blue Islands Limited
Aurigny
London Midland
Transport for Wales
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.