How to travel from Norwich to Exeter

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Compare bus and train for Norwich to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $74.

Distance: 244 miles (394 km)

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$74

Average price

Cheapest

$253

Average price

8h 40m

Average total duration

8h 10m

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30m

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4h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 18m

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30m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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from Norwich to Exeter

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
12:30PM8h55
Norwich
09:25PMExeter
$591One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
12:30PM8h55
Norwich
09:25PMExeter
$591One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:50PM8h40
Norwich
12:30AMExeter
$791One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
10:15AM9h45
Norwich
08:00PMExeter
$721One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Norwich 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 Norwich to Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Norwich and Exeter including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Exeter costing on average $74 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 20m.

The distance from Norwich to Exeter is approximately 244 miles (394 km).
The average frequency per day from Norwich to Exeter is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Norwich to Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Norwich to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Exeter by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Exeter by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Norwich 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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