There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT) 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 Leeds to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 42m£124–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
8h 37m£35–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Leeds to Exeter (EXT)268.1 mi
4h 32mDrive 268.1 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT)car 268.1 mi
4h 32m£68–97Fly to Exeter
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Exeter (EXT)plane LBA - EXT
7h 55m£75–210Fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 40m£87–179
Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Exeter Airport (EXT). However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Westcott Road via Bristol Bus Station and Cheeke Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT). However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Exeter St Davids via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Leeds and Exeter Airport (EXT) is 288 miles. The road distance is 269.7 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT) without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £120 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT), including transfers.
Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Exeter Airport (EXT), 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 Westcott Road via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, and Cheeke Street in around 8h 37m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–440
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–270
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Exeter via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–390
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £75–410
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–400
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–220
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £120–180
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Leeds to Exeter (EXT)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT) is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Leeds to Exeter Airport (EXT).
There are 1499+ hotels available in Exeter Airport (EXT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leeds and Exeter Airport (EXT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















