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Compare bus, train, 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 an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m 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 $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Exeter costing on average $69.
A bus is $138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Exeter costing on average $168.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
The journey is about 24m faster (3h 20m by train vs 3h 44m by car) and roughly $4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($69 vs $73). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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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.
6:00 AM10h30Derby4:30 PMExeter$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:00 AM10h30Derby4:30 PMExeter$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:05 PM10h00Derby4:05 AMExeter$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Exeter:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Exeter costing on average $69.
A bus is $138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Exeter costing on average $168.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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