How to travel from Newcastle to Exeter

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Newcastle to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $220.

Distance: 304 miles (490 km)

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$52

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Cheapest

$152

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$225

Average price

11h 45m

Average total duration

11h 15m

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30m

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6h 47m

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6h 17m

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4h 15m

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1h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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National Express

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CrossCountry

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Azul

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from Newcastle to Exeter

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

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

FlixBus
03:10PM13h55
Newcastle
05:05AMExeter
$411One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
03:10PM13h55
Newcastle
05:05AMExeter
$411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
07:45AM10h30
Newcastle
06:15PMExeter
$441One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:20AM11h55
Newcastle
09:15PMExeter
$561One-way
0 transfers
National Express
11:35AM14h20
Newcastle
01:55AMExeter
$601One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Exeter.

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There are 3 options to travel between Newcastle and Exeter including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $53 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Exeter costing on average $79 (€63).

A bus is $194 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Exeter costing on average $220 (€175).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Exeter is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 48m.

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

The distance from Newcastle to Exeter is approximately 304 miles (490 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Exeter is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to Exeter:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Lumo, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
  • Travel with Azul to go to Exeter by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Newcastle to Exeter:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle 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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