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Compare train, bus, and flight for Derby to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Derby to Exeter:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Exeter costing on average $106 (€86).
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Exeter costing on average $172 (€139).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Exeter
How to get from Derby to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX134 · NX1048:40 AM6h00Derby, Bus Station2:40 PMExeter, Honiton Road$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX134 · NX1048:40 AM6h00Derby, Bus Station2:40 PMExeter, Honiton Road$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W2987312:31 PM3h13Derby station (DBY)3:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G011481:30 PM3h14Derby station (DBY)4:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$421One-way0 transfers
- W298842:31 PM3h15Derby station (DBY)5:46 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$421One-way0 transfers
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C480372:31 PM3h31Derby station (DBY)6:02 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$501One-way1 transfer
- NX134 · NX1048:40 AM6h10Derby, Bus Station2:50 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$381One-way1 transfer
- NX230 · NX180 · NX1012:25 AM10h15Derby, Bus Station12:40 PMExeter, Honiton Road$421One-way2 transfers
- NX230 · NX180 · NX1012:25 AM10h25Derby, Bus Station12:50 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$421One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Exeter:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Exeter costing on average $106 (€86).
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Exeter costing on average $172 (€139).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Exeter as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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