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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Sheffield
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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Exeter to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Sheffield:
A bus is $50 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Sheffield costing on average $70 (€56).
A bus is $87 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Sheffield costing on average $108 (€86).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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