- Must visit
Millennium Gallery
Features art, craft, and design exhibitions, including the Ruskin Collection.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
8 h 21 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Exeter to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Sheffield will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 4 buses that leave Exeter for Sheffield on Mon, May 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 328 km distance in an average of 8 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 9 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $129.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $175 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Sheffield:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Sheffield costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $130 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Sheffield costing on average $175 (€141).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Sheffield buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX101 · NX180 | On time 5:05 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 8h50 | 1:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · NX180 | On time 5:15 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 8h40 | 1:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
![]() | 8:40 AM Exeter | 7h00 | 3:40 PM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Exeter | 8h45 | 10:20 PM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Exeter to Sheffield run on average 14 times per day, taking around 8h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 20:56. The fastest bus covers the 203 miles (328 km) distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 203 miles (328 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 8:56 PM |
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Features art, craft, and design exhibitions, including the Ruskin Collection.
Interactive displays covering natural and human history of Sheffield.
Industrial museum showcasing Sheffield's steelmaking history.
Beautiful gardens with exotic plant species and glass pavilions.
Scenic square in the city center with fountains and seating areas.
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It's customary to tip 10-15% in restaurants if service is good. Rounding up in taxis is appreciated but not required.
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