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Compare train and coach for Chesterfield to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 316 km
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4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Exeter from Chesterfield by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Chesterfield to Exeter is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Chesterfield to Exeter
Travel to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chesterfield to Exeter.

There are 2 travel options from Chesterfield to Exeter: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Exeter from Chesterfield is a coach with an average price of £21.
This is compared to other travel options from Chesterfield to Exeter:
A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chesterfield to Exeter costing on average £55.
The fastest way to get to Exeter from Chesterfield is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 36 min.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 9 h 20 min of travel time.
The distance between Chesterfield and Exeter is around 195 miles.
The average frequency per day from Chesterfield to Exeter is:
- Around 9 coaches per day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Chesterfield to Exeter as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Chesterfield to Exeter:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chesterfield to Exeter:
- You can take a coach from Chesterfield to Exeter with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for £21 with National Express from Chesterfield to Exeter.
- You can go to Exeter from Chesterfield by train with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or Cross Country. You'll see cheap train tickets for £55 with CrossCountry from Chesterfield to Exeter on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Chesterfield to Exeter with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Exeter with Cross Country.
Direct services to Exeter tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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