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How to get fromIlkley to Exeterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ilkley to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 4m
    £156–231

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus Uk087 / ...
    10h 3m
    £31–72

  3. Drive 281.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ilkley to Exetercar car 281.4 mi
    5h 16m
    £69–100

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    4h 59m
    £102–189

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 30m
    £136–258

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    5h 45m
    £130–298

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 50m
    £103–248

Ilkley to Exeter by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Exeter via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 3m.

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