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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. 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 $23, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Nottingham to Exeter:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Exeter costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€65) compared to roughly $77 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.49 (€-2.84). The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
FlixBus3:40 PM7h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station10:45 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:40 PM7h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station10:45 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C213349:53 AM3h51Nottingham station (NOT)1:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$2351One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G00745 · G011408:38 AM4h06Nottingham station (NOT)12:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1131One-way1 transfer
- W29868+C2133310:53 AM3h51Nottingham station (NOT)2:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$2351One-way1 transfer
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C48028+C2133211:53 AM4h07Nottingham station (NOT)4:00 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$2351One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus6:00 AM7h10Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station1:10 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM8h00Nottingham, University of Nottingham1:10 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM9h50Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)9:25 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Exeter:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Exeter costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 17 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Exeter by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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