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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 445 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 445, while a train costs an average of NOK 1,566.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 445 Average price Cheapest | NOK 1,566 Average price | NOK 684 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Nottingham to Exeter
Compare the available ways to get from Nottingham to Exeter, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Exeter:
A bus is NOK 1,121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Exeter costing on average NOK 1,566.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
Tickets start at around NOK 445 compared to roughly NOK 684 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 239. The journey takes 7h 44m versus 3h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Exeter
How to get from Nottingham to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:00 AM 7h10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 1:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court NOK 335 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:00 AM 7h10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 1:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court NOK 335 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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W34812+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington10:12 AM 4h57 Nottingham station (NOT) 3:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) NOK 2,479 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- W70737+W34812 · C48023+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
10:12 AM 5h20 Nottingham station (NOT) 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) NOK 2,479 1 One-way 3 transfers - C21856+W34811+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
9:24 AM 5h35 Nottingham station (NOT) 2:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) NOK 2,479 1 One-way 2 transfers - C21856+W34811 · C48020+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington
9:24 AM 5h44 Nottingham station (NOT) 3:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) NOK 2,479 1 One-way 3 transfers
- NX180 · NX101
4:30 AM 8h10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 12:40 PM Exeter, Honiton Road NOK 399 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX450 · NX501
3:50 AM 8h10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 12:00 PM Exeter, Honiton Road NOK 431 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus
3:40 PM 7h05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 10:45 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court NOK 495 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Exeter:
A bus is NOK 1,121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Exeter costing on average NOK 1,566.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Exeter by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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