Cheapest month
Up to 22%The cheapest time to travel is September ($38.75); the most expensive is May ($47.17).
Trains from Exeter to Leeds
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- Lowest price from $53.75
- Average duration 5h 27m
- Connections per day 79
- Distance 367 km
- CO₂ per person 5 kg
train from Exeter to Leeds
The journey from Exeter to Leeds is about 367 km. On average a train trip takes 5h 27m with 79 connections per day.
| Lowest price | $53.75 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 5h 27m |
| Connections per day | 79 |
| Lowest price | $53.75 |
| Highest price | $284.41 |
| First departure | 05:52 AM |
| Last departure | 07:27 PM |
| Distance | 367 km |
| Departure | Exeter |
| Arrival | Leeds |
| Travel operator | Cross Country, Great Western Railway Cross Country, Great Western Railway, Tube, London North Eastern Railway |
When to book from Exeter to Leeds
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month to travel from Exeter to Leeds by train, with medians around $38.75 versus about $47.17 in May (roughly a 22% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that operates intercity services on the "East Coast Main Line" between London, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland. It was formed in 2018 as a result of the UK government's decision to terminate the franchise of Virgin Trains East Coast. LNER is owned by the Department for Transport and managed by the operator of the East Coast Partnership, a joint venture between infrastructure company Network Rail and train operator FirstGroup. LNER operates a fleet of electric and diesel trains, including the Azuma, which is the fastest train in the UK.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 25.69kg
bus 27.53kg
flight 73.4kg
carpool 58.72kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Exeter to Leeds?
The train journey between Exeter and Leeds emits 25.69kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Exeter and Leeds?
Taking the train between Exeter and Leeds saves 47.71kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.84kg compared to the bus and 33.03kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Exeter to Leeds costs ≈ $103.98 (€92.77). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $53.75 (€47.96).
The cheapest ticket from Exeter to Leeds costs ≈ $53.75 (€47.96). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Exeter and Leeds are 367 km apart.
The journey from Exeter to Leeds takes about 5h 27m on average. The fastest option takes 4h 34m.
This route is served by 4 operators: Cross Country, Great Western Railway, Tube and London North Eastern Railway.
There are about 79 connections per day from Exeter to Leeds.
The first train from Exeter to Leeds leaves at 05:52 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Exeter to Leeds leaves at 07:27 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $53.75 (€47.96) but prices can change.
There are about 13 direct connections from Exeter to Leeds.
The shortest train journey between Exeter and Leeds takes 4h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Exeter and Leeds.
The train journey from Exeter to Leeds generates 5 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month, with medians around $38.75, while May is among the most expensive (about $47.17).