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Compare train and bus 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 $29. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Norwich to Exeter:
A bus is $182 (€145) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Exeter costing on average $257 (€206).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Exeter
How to get from Norwich to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM12h15Norwich, Bus Station9:20 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM12h15Norwich, Bus Station9:20 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
P47555+
G23723+P226699:32 AM4h40Norwich station (NRW)2:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1171One-way2 transfers
Other options
- P47544+L23952+P226668:30 AM4h43Norwich station (NRW)1:13 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1151One-way2 transfers
- P47559+G23734+P2998410:00 AM5h08Norwich station (NRW)3:08 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1131One-way2 transfers
- P47565+G23745+P2267010:30 AM4h42Norwich station (NRW)3:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1171One-way2 transfers
- NX491 · NX50110:15 AM9h45Norwich, Bus Station8:00 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$641One-way1 transfer
- NX490 · NX5043:15 PM9h15Norwich, Bus Station12:30 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$591One-way1 transfer
- NX491 · NX5045:50 AM9h40Norwich, Bus Station3:30 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Exeter:
A bus is $182 (€145) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Exeter costing on average $257 (€206).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Exeter by train.
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