There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Ashbourne by train, bus, 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 21m£95–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sky
9h 14m£33–52Drive 200.7 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Ashbournecar 200.7 mi
3h 39m£50–72Fly
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane EXT - EMA
7h 43m£88–254
Exeter to Ashbourne by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Ashbourne is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Ashbourne is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Ashbourne station. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ashbourne. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Derby via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Exeter and Ashbourne is 221 miles. The road distance is 201.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Ashbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Exeter to Ashbourne, including transfers.
Exeter to Ashbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Ashbourne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Ashbourne is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £260 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Ashbourne, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station in around 9h 14m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Friday, Monday, and Thursday
- 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
- 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
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
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Kinchbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Ashbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Exeter to Ashbourne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Ashbourne is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Exeter to Ashbourne.
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