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Compare train and bus for Exeter to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to York 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 4h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 246 miles (396 km)
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€151 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Exeter to York 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 Exeter to York:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to York costing on average $72 (€57).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and York as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Honiton Road and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to York by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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