How to travel from Leicester to Exeter

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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $64.

Distance: 167 miles (269 km)

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$35

Average price

Cheapest

$131

Average price

$68

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 48m

Average total duration

6h 18m

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30m

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4h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 45m

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30m

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3h 37m

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(door-to-door)

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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CrossCountry

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Exeter:

A bus is $96 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Exeter costing on average $131 (€105).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Leicester to Exeter among Omio's users.

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from Leicester to Exeter

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • CrossCountryG00976 · G01162
    4:50 PM3h54
    Leicester station (LEI)
    8:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $891One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • CrossCountryG00976 · G01162
    4:50 PM3h54
    Leicester station (LEI)
    8:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $891One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00979 · G01164
    5:50 PM3h53
    Leicester station (LEI)
    9:43 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayC21541+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34843
    5:04 PM4h29
    Leicester station (LEI)
    9:33 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $921One-way
    2 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21541+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34843 · Y80301
    5:04 PM4h54
    Leicester station (LEI)
    9:58 PMSt James' Park (SJP)
    $921One-way
    3 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21541+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34843 · C48053
    5:04 PM5h08
    Leicester station (LEI)
    10:12 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
    $921One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Exeter

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 Leicester to Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Exeter:

A bus is $96 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Exeter costing on average $131 (€105).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 18m.

The distance from Leicester to Exeter is approximately 167 miles (269 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Exeter is:
  • Around 28 buses per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Exeter:
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Exeter by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.

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