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

The cheapest way to get from York to Exeter is to drive which costs £65 - £110 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct train between York and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from York and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from York to Exeter?

The distance between York and Exeter is 306 miles. The road distance is 282.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £130 - £200.

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

The train from York to Exeter St Davids takes 5h 1m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the York to Exeter train from?

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

Where does the York to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Exeter is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from York to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1488+ hotels available in Exeter.

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There are 5 ways to get from York to Exeter by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 1m
£130–200
Drive 281.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Exetercar 281.3 mi
4h 56m
£70–101
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from York 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 21m
£87–204
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Exeter (EXT)plane LBA - EXT
9h 51m
£86–354
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 7m
£91–204

York to Exeter by train

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Distance: 304.3 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

Cross Country operates a train from York to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–200 and the journey takes 5h 1m.

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