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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to York is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to York is to fly and train which takes 4h 2m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to York. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Micklegate via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at York. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Exeter to York?

The distance between Exeter and York is 304 miles. The road distance is 282.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to York without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £160 - £230.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to York takes 5h 4m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Exeter to York bus from?

Exeter to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to York?

The best way to get from Exeter to York is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £160 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Exeter to York bus arrive?

Exeter to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to York?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near York?

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Exeter to York - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yorktrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 4m
£160–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
8h 53m
£31–73
Drive 281 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Yorkcar 281 mi
4h 56m
£69–99
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
4h 45m
£104–243
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
8h 36m
£139–253
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
4h 2m
£116–257
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 5m
£91–208
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
7h 41m
£143–332

Exeter to York by train

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Distance: 302.4 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to York every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Micklegate via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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