What is the best way to travel from Darlington to Exeter?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Exeter from Darlington?
You can reach Exeter with just £36 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express12h 35m014:25DarlingtonCentral Coach Station03:00ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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National Express13h 25m001:45DarlingtonCentral Coach Station15:10ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express12h 35m014:25DarlingtonCentral Coach Station03:00ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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National Express13h 25m001:45DarlingtonCentral Coach Station15:10ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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KLM Cityhopper10h 50m006:00Durham Tees Valley AirportDurham Tees Valley Airport16:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Durham Tees Valley Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 06:00:00 to Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £438 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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KLM Cityhopper6h 50m010:00Durham Tees Valley AirportDurham Tees Valley Airport16:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Durham Tees Valley Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 10:00:00 to Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £438 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Cheapest Flights Monday
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National Express13h 25m001:45DarlingtonCentral Coach Station15:10ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
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National Express12h 35m014:25DarlingtonCentral Coach Station03:00ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express13h 25m001:45DarlingtonCentral Coach Station15:10ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
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National Express12h 35m014:25DarlingtonCentral Coach Station03:00ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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KLM Cityhopper10h 50m006:00Durham Tees Valley AirportDurham Tees Valley Airport16:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Durham Tees Valley Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 06:00:00 to Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £295 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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KLM Cityhopper6h 50m010:00Durham Tees Valley AirportDurham Tees Valley Airport16:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Durham Tees Valley Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 10:00:00 to Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £295 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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National Express13h 25m001:45DarlingtonCentral Coach Station15:10ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
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National Express12h 35m014:25DarlingtonCentral Coach Station03:00ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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KLM Cityhopper10h 50m006:00Durham Tees Valley AirportDurham Tees Valley Airport16:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Durham Tees Valley Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 06:00:00 to Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £328 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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KLM Cityhopper6h 50m010:00Durham Tees Valley AirportDurham Tees Valley Airport16:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Durham Tees Valley Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 10:00:00 to Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £328 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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National Express12h 35m014:25DarlingtonCentral Coach Station03:00ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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National Express13h 45m001:45DarlingtonCentral Coach Station15:30ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Cheapest Buses Friday
What are the fastest trips from Darlington to Exeter?
You can get to Exeter from Darlington in just 6h 50m with a Flight from KLM Cityhopper. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express12h 35m014:25DarlingtonCentral Coach Station03:00ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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National Express13h 25m001:45DarlingtonCentral Coach Station15:10ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express12h 35m014:25DarlingtonCentral Coach Station03:00ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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National Express13h 25m001:45DarlingtonCentral Coach Station15:10ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 01/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/02/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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KLM Cityhopper6h 50m010:00Durham Tees Valley AirportDurham Tees Valley Airport16:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Durham Tees Valley Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 10:00:00 to Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £438 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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KLM Cityhopper10h 50m006:00Durham Tees Valley AirportDurham Tees Valley Airport16:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Durham Tees Valley Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/02/2026 06:00:00 to Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £438 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Fastest Flights Monday
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National Express12h 35m014:25DarlingtonCentral Coach Station03:00ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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National Express13h 25m001:45DarlingtonCentral Coach Station15:10ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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KLM Cityhopper6h 50m010:00Durham Tees Valley AirportDurham Tees Valley Airport16:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Durham Tees Valley Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 10:00:00 to Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £295 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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KLM Cityhopper10h 50m006:00Durham Tees Valley AirportDurham Tees Valley Airport16:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Durham Tees Valley Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 06:00:00 to Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £295 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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National Express12h 35m014:25DarlingtonCentral Coach Station03:00ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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National Express13h 25m001:45DarlingtonCentral Coach Station15:10ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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KLM Cityhopper6h 50m010:00Durham Tees Valley AirportDurham Tees Valley Airport16:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Durham Tees Valley Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 10:00:00 to Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £328 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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KLM Cityhopper10h 50m006:00Durham Tees Valley AirportDurham Tees Valley Airport16:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Durham Tees Valley Airport, Durham Tees Valley Airport (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 06:00:00 to Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £328 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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National Express12h 35m014:25DarlingtonCentral Coach Station03:00ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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National Express13h 25m001:45DarlingtonCentral Coach Station15:10ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 15:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Fastest Flights Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express12h 35m014:25DarlingtonCentral Coach Station03:00ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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National Express13h 45m001:45DarlingtonCentral Coach Station15:30ExeterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 01:45:00 to Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Fastest Buses Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Darlington to Exeter
What are the most popular stations in Darlington and Exeter?
In Darlington, you will usually depart from Central Station, Dinsdale Train Station or Central Coach Station, while in Exeter you will be arriving at Central Station, St Davids Station or Cranbrook Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Exeter from Darlington? With 2 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Darlington and Exeter, you can pay as low as £36 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from KLM Cityhopper: you will get to Exeter in just 6h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Darlington and Exeter are National Express and KLM Cityhopper, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Darlington and Exeter is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Durham Tees Valley Airport or to Topsham, and look at flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport, and landing at Exeter Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Darlington to Exeter?
The most popular companies between Darlington and Exeter, are National Express and KLM Cityhopper. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Airlines: KLM Cityhopper
All you need to know when you travel from Darlington to Exeter
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Darlington to Exeter. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Darlington to Exeter
How can I reach Exeter from Darlington?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Exeter from Darlington.
How far is Exeter from Darlington?
The distance between Darlington and Exeter is 443.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Darlington and Exeter?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 16 kgs, a car 75 kgs, and a flight 109 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Darlington to Exeter?
You can get to Exeter with just £36 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Darlington to Exeter?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Exeter in just 6h 50m with a Flight from KLM Cityhopper.
More routes to Darlington and to Exeter
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Darlington and to Exeter. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- Bournemouth to Exeter
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- Bristol Airport to Exeter
- Bristol to Exeter
- Coventry to Exeter
- Glasgow to Exeter
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- London to Exeter
- Manchester to Exeter
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Exeter
- Newport (Wales) to Exeter
- Plymouth to Exeter
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