What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £120 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Exeter via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Leeds to Exeter?

The distance between Leeds and Exeter is 281 miles. The road distance is 270.8 miles.

How do I travel from Leeds to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £120 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Exeter?

The train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids takes 4h 28m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Exeter bus from?

Leeds to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Exeter train from?

Leeds to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Exeter?

The best way to get from Leeds to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £330 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Leeds to Exeter bus arrive?

Leeds to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Exeter train arrive?

Leeds to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Exeter is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Leeds to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Exeter?

Book your Leeds to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Exeter?

Book your Leeds to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1488+ hotels available in Exeter.

Leeds to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 28m
£120–180
- 6:11 AM – 10:43 AM
  train 4h 32m • Direct
- 7:10 AM – 11:43 AM
  train 4h 33m • Direct
- 8:15 AM – 12:43 PM
  train 4h 28m • Direct
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
7h 35m
£33–56
Drive 269.2 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Exetercar 269.2 mi
4h 36m
£67–97
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Exeter (EXT)plane LBA - EXT
8h 13m
£82–324
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
8h 30m
£45–74
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 29m
£86–181
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 59m
£95–220

Leeds to Exeter by train

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Distance: 279 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Exeter via Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 35m.

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