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How to get fromLiverpool to Exeter Centralby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Exeter Central by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 21m
    £96–177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    9h 12m
    £31–54

  3. Drive  237.4 mi

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Exeter Centralcar car 237.4 mi
    4h 32m
    £59–85

  4. Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 30m
    £85–210

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    8h 28m
    £105–184

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 46m
    £148–430

Liverpool to Exeter Central by train and foot

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Exeter Central, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Exeter Central via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Exeter Central via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Exeter in around 9h 12m.

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