There are 8 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 29m£87–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Copeland Streetbus Sky
9h 33m£29–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain Reading - Leeds / ...
6h 53m£45–74Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Derby196.5 mi
3h 23mDrive 196.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derbycar 196.5 mi
3h 23m£49–70Fly to East Midlands Airport
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane EXT - EMA
5h 16m£83–236Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EXT - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 22m£117–234Fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EXT - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
3h 55m£131–212
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at Copeland Street via Exeter and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Derby via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Derby is 211 miles. The road distance is 197.6 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £240 and takes 5h 16m, you could also bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Derby, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, Loganair, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) once daily.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–320
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £190–600
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £60–310
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £210–700
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Exeter to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £110–360
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Copeland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Kinchbus
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Derby.
There are 2302+ hotels available in Derby.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Derby. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.