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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 prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Exeter:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Exeter costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
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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.
5:00 AM7h10Nottingham12:10 PMExeter$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:00 AM7h10Nottingham12:10 PMExeter$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:00 AM7h10Nottingham12:10 PMExeter$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:30 PM7h10Nottingham9:40 PMExeter$261One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 PM12h05Nottingham5:05 AMExeter$311One-way0 transfers
- 6:45 AM9h45Nottingham4:30 PMExeter$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Exeter:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Exeter costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
- Around 16 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, Megabus to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
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