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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $455.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$59 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price | $455 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Exeter to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Sheffield:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Sheffield costing on average $169.
A bus is $397 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Sheffield costing on average $455.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 7h 33m versus 4h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Exeter to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:20 AM 8h10 Exeter 5:30 PM Sheffield $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:20 AM 8h10 Exeter 5:30 PM Sheffield $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:20 AM 8h10 Exeter 5:30 PM Sheffield $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:55 PM 9h00 Exeter 12:55 AM Sheffield $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Sheffield:
A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Sheffield costing on average $169.
A bus is $397 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Sheffield costing on average $455.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Sheffield as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- 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 Loganair to go to Sheffield by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Loganair.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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