How to travel from Derby to Exeter

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Compare bus and train for Derby to Exeter

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 44 16Cheapest
Average price 185 34Cheapest
Average duration3h 13m6h 50m
Direct Options
First departure12:02 AM1:09 AM
Last departure10:58 PM10:27 PM
No. of daily departures188
Companies
  • Great Western Railway
  • Cross Country
  • National Express

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from Derby to Exeter

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

National Express
11:45AM7h10
Derby
06:55PMExeter, Honiton Road
$281One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
National Express
04:35PM8h55
Derby
01:30AMExeter, Honiton Road
$271One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
National Express
11:45AM7h10
Derby
06:55PMExeter, Honiton Road
$281One-way
1 transfer
Other options
National Express
11:45AM7h20
Derby
07:05PMExeter
$281One-way
1 transfer
National Express
04:35PM9h05
Derby
01:40AMExeter
$271One-way
1 transfer
National Express
07:35AM9h10
Derby
04:45PMExeter, Honiton Road
$391One-way
2 transfers

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Travel on National Express and CrossCountry travel to Exeter from Derby at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Derby and Exeter. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Derby - Exeter travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

      FAQs: Travel from Derby to Exeter

      FAQs: 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 Derby to Exeter.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Derby to Exeter. You can take a bus or train.

      The cheapest way to get from Derby to Exeter is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $23 (€20) compared to other travel options to Exeter:

      A bus is $57 (€49) less than a train with an average ticket price of $80 (€69) from Derby to Exeter.

      The quickest way to travel to Exeter from Derby is by train, which takes on average 3 h 13 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes 7 h on average.

      The distance is approximately 175 miles (282 km) from Derby to Exeter.

      The average frequency per day from Derby to Exeter is:

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Derby to Exeter:

        • Most travelers take a bus from Derby, Bus Station to Exeter, Honiton Road.

        The following travel companies offer services from Derby to Exeter:

        • Travel with National Express for buses to Exeter. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Derby to Exeter tickets on Omio for $23 (€20).
        • Travel with CrossCountry or Great Western Rail to go to Exeter by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find CrossCountry Derby to Exeter tickets on Omio for $80 (€69).

        Yes, there are direct services available from Derby to Exeter with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus with.
        • Direct services by train with.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Exeter as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Derby to Exeter.

        Your trip from Derby to Exeter doesn't have to end in Exeter. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh. If you’d like to add London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh to your Derby to Exeter tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Exeter today!

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