There are 8 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester 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 Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
4h 54m£108–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
8h 1m£25–41Airport 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 East Midlands Airport
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane EXT - EMA
4h 56m£84–140Bus 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 56m£42–107Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EXT - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
4h 24m£116–242Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
3h 56m£119–258
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 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £70.
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 Clifton Place and Exeter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
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 54m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Leicester is 211 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 54m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 train which takes 4h 54m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Leicester, England?
You can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to Leicester via Clifton Place, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Friday, Thursday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–270
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- Cross Country
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
- £21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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 988+ 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.









