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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
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).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G00976 · G011624:50 PM3h54Leicester station (LEI)8:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$891One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G00976 · G011624:50 PM3h54Leicester station (LEI)8:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$891One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G00979 · G011645:50 PM3h53Leicester station (LEI)9:43 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1121One-way1 transfer
Other options
C21541+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
W348435:04 PM4h29Leicester station (LEI)9:33 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$921One-way2 transfers- C21541+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34843 · Y803015:04 PM4h54Leicester station (LEI)9:58 PMSt James' Park (SJP)$921One-way3 transfers
- C21541+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+W34843 · C480535:04 PM5h08Leicester station (LEI)10:12 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$921One-way3 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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