Trains tickets from Leicester to Exeter

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester
    Arrival time: May 6 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: May 6 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Exeter.

Average Price$41 - $61Average Duration9h 10m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$99 - $539Average Duration3h 54m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$38 - $38Average Duration3h 40m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Leicester to Exeter

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 40mAverage Duration
$38Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Leicester to Exeter: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$111
Average train trip duration3h 54m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure7:07am
Distance167 miles (269 km)
Latest train departure5:50pm

Leicester to Exeter Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Leicester to Exeter was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $97

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

You can expect to pay from $97 to $528 for a train ticket from Leicester to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2025-05-06.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Exeter you take, 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 Leicester and Exeter, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Leicester 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

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!

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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