There are 8 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to East Midlands Airport
best- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane EXT - EMA
4h 50m£91–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
7h 43m£25–43Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
4h 55m£113–163Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter-EXT to Leicester185.3 mi
3h 18mDrive 185.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicestercar 185.3 mi
3h 18m£46–66Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EXT - BHX
- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
4h 34m£90–189Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
3h 55m£119–215Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
8h 1m£40–98
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Exeter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Leicester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Leicester is 192 miles. The road distance is 186.4 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £170 and takes 4h 55m, you could also bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Leicester, England?
Loganair, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to Leicester via St Davids Station, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 55m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Friday, Thursday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £65–290
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £190–650
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £170–550
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–260
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–310
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–220
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter-EXT to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester.
There are 1013+ hotels available in Leicester.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Leicester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.