How to travel from Coventry to Exeter

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Compare bus and train for Coventry to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $47.

Distance: 144 miles (233 km)

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$37

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$108

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5h 57m

Average total duration

5h 27m

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3h 31m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Coventry to Exeter

How to get from Coventry to Exeter by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Coventry to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
08:20AM6h30
Coventry
02:50PMExeter
$311One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
08:20AM6h30
Coventry
02:50PMExeter
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:20AM6h30
Coventry
02:50PMExeter
$311One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:00PM13h05
Coventry
05:05AMExeter
$311One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Coventry to Exeter

Travel to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Coventry to Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Coventry and Exeter including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Exeter:

A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Exeter costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

The distance from Coventry to Exeter is approximately 144 miles (233 km).
The average frequency per day from Coventry to Exeter is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Exeter as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Coventry to Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Coventry to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Exeter by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Exeter by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Coventry to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.

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