- Must visit
Royal Armouries Museum
National museum with arms and armour from across the world, plus live demonstrations and major historic collections at Leeds Dock.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 26 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
367 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Exeter to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Leeds will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
It's difficult to get from Exeter to Leeds without transferring at least once.
NX101 · NX180
NX101 · NX180
NX101 · NX133
NX101 · NX133
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX104 · NX134
NX104 · NX134
NX106 · NX131Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 228 miles (367 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Leeds:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Leeds costing on average $121 (€98).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Leeds buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:10 AM Exeter | 8h00 | 5:10 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 PM Exeter | 9h55 | 1:50 AM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:55 PM Exeter | 9h55 | 2:50 AM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
NX406 · NX426 | On time 2:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 9h15 | 11:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX406 · NX426 | On time 2:10 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 9h10 | 11:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX106 · NX131 | 3:15 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 9h15 | 12:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX106 · NX131 | 3:25 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 9h05 | 12:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX504 · NX561 | 3:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 11h45 | 3:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX504 · NX561 | 4:00 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 11h40 | 3:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 9h35 | 4:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX504 · NX561 | 7:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 11h15 | 6:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX504 · NX561 | 7:40 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 11h05 | 6:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 8h00 | 5:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Exeter to Leeds run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 228 miles (367 km) distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 228 miles (367 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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