How to travel from York to Exeter, United Kingdom

The distance between York and Exeter is around 471km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from York to Exeter by train, 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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Train to Newcastle, Fly

Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £215($250)
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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
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Drive

Drive to Exeter.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance471km (293 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Exeter

There are several options for getting from York to Exeter by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($250).

The distance between York and Exeter is around 471km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from York and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from York to Exeter is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £215 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between York and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Exeter. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between York and Exeter with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 4h 55m.

CrossCountry run train services between York and Exeter. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 York and Exeter. The distance is around 471km (293 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween York and Exeter

Transport options from York to Exeter
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Newcastle, Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
£215($250)
5 times a day642km (399 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane3h 45m
£135($160)
5 times a day685km (426 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
£170($200)
hourly3,202km (1,990 miles)
Train
4h 55m
£145($170)
every 3 hours487km (302 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
£54($64)
on demand471km (293 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