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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 4h 1m. 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 €53.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €115 Average price |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Exeter
How to get from Leicester to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX777 · NX101Cheapest
NX180 · NX101Fastest
C75392 · C75082Other options
C75390 · C75192C72517 · C72656C75390 · C75192+
P31615NX777 · NX101NX180 · NX101
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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.
There are 2 travel options from Leicester to Exeter: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Exeter from Leicester is a bus with an average price of $21 (€19).
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Exeter:
A bus is $22 (€20) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Leicester to Exeter costing on average $43 (€39).
The fastest way to get to Exeter from Leicester is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 29 min.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes 6 h on average.
The distance is approximately 167 miles (269 km) from Leicester to Exeter.
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Exeter is:
- Around 20 buses per day.
- 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Leicester to Exeter as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leicester to Exeter:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leicester to Exeter:
- You can travel to Exeter from Leicester by bus with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $21 (€19) with FlixBus from Leicester to Exeter.
- You can travel by train from Leicester to Exeter with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, East Midlands Trains or Cross Country, and you can find CrossCountry Leicester to Exeter tickets for $43 (€39) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leicester to Exeter with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by 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 Leicester to Exeter.
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