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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a train costs an average of $182.
Distance: 246 miles (396 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$182 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Exeter to York, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to York:
A bus is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to York costing on average $182.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 22m.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (4h 41m by train vs 5h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $182 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to York
How to get from Exeter to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:15 PM 14h46 Exeter 7:01 AM York $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:15 PM 14h46 Exeter 7:01 AM York $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:10 AM 10h00 Exeter 8:10 PM York $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to York:
A bus is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to York costing on average $182.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 22m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and York as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in York, Station Rd.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to York by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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