Trains tickets from Derby to Exeter

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Derby to Exeter.

Train
Average Price$89 - $547Average Duration3h 14m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$41 - $41Average Duration3h 30m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Derby to Exeter

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 3 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day
3h 14mAverage Duration
$89Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Derby to Exeter: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$235
Average train trip duration3h 14m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure7:28am
Distance175 miles (282 km)
Latest train departure7:31pm

Derby to Exeter Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/13
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06/14
$85
Today
$107
06/16
$85
06/17
$85
06/18
$85
06/19
$85
06/20
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Derby to Exeter was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $85

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Derby to Exeter, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $85 to $522 for a train ticket from Derby to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-06-19.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Exeter, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Derby and Exeter, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Derby to Exeter, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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