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Compare train and bus 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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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€125 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Derby to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Exeter:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Exeter costing on average $50 (€40).
A bus is $66 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Derby to Exeter costing on average $93 (€74).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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