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.
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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Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT).
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Newcastle, Fly + 2 similar | 3hrs | £215($250) | 5 times a day | 642km (399 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane | 3h 45m | £135($160) | 5 times a day | 685km (426 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 20m | £170($200) | hourly | 3,202km (1,990 miles) |
Train | 4h 55m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 487km (302 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | £54($64) | on demand | 471km (293 miles) |
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