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Compare 2 ways to travel from Leicester to Exeter

Bus
Average priceUS$32 - US$55Average duration9h 35m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average priceUS$113 - US$546Average duration3h 54m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Leicester to Exeter

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
9h 35mAverage duration
US$32Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Leicester to Exeter: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$44
Average bus trip duration9h 35m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure03:15
Distance164 miles
Latest bus departure19:45

Leicester to Exeter Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Leicester to Exeter. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Leicester - Exeter

  1. What's the distance between Leicester and Exeter by coach?

    The journey from Leicester to Exeter by coach covers an approximate distance of 168 miles (270 km).

  2. How can I get from Leicester to Exeter without driving?

    You can reach Exeter from Leicester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Leicester to Exeter was searched and found on 9 Aug 2025 with a price of US$51

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Leicester and Exeter!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Leicester to Exeter, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Leicester to Exeter will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Leicester to Exeter?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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