How to travel from Liverpool to Exeter, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Exeter is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Liverpool to Exeter by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Exeter Sidwell St.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Exeter.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Exeter

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Exeter by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Liverpool and Exeter is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (187 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Liverpool and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Exeter is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Exeter, 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 Liverpool and Exeter. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

London Midland, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Liverpool and Exeter. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Liverpool and Exeter. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Exeter. 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 7h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Liverpool and Exeter. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 4h 60m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Exeter. The distance is around 404km (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 Liverpool to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Exeter

Transport options from Liverpool to Exeter
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
£95($110)
every 2 hours405km (252 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central6h 10m
£135($160)
every 4 hours448km (279 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 60m
£225($265)
hourly612km (380 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5h 15m
£290($345)
hourly530km (329 miles)
Train to Newcastle, Fly5h 25m
£225($265)
5 times a day801km (498 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5h 55m
£160($185)
twice daily621km (386 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
£17($20)
every 20 mins429km (267 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£46($55)
on demand404km (251 miles)

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Airports near Exeter

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Exeter
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Exeter
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Exeter