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

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There are 7 ways to get from Leeds 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 / ...
    4h 35m
    £120–180

  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 / ...
    7h 40m
    £33–56

  3. Drive  270.1 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Exetercar car 270.1 mi
    4h 38m
    £67–97

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Exeter

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LBA - EXT
    8h 53m
    £82–211

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    8h 30m
    £45–74

  6. 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 5m
    £94–215

  7. 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 18m
    £117–285

Leeds to Exeter by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Exeter via Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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