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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 $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Sheffield costing on average $181.
A bus is $128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Sheffield costing on average $186.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 7h 29m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Sheffield
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.
- 4:40 AM9h30Exeter2:10 PMSheffield$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:40 AM9h30Exeter2:10 PMSheffield$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:15 AM7h40Exeter10:55 AMSheffield$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:05 PM8h50Exeter12:55 AMSheffield$611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Sheffield:
A bus is $87 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Sheffield costing on average $145.
A bus is $128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Sheffield costing on average $186.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) 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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