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Compare bus, train, and flight for Sheffield to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Exeter:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Exeter costing on average $114 (€93).
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Exeter costing on average $164 (€134).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
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How to get from Sheffield to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:55 AM7h20Sheffield6:15 PMExeter$771One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
10:55 AM7h20Sheffield6:15 PMExeter$771One-way1 transfer
Fastest
10:55 AM7h20Sheffield6:15 PMExeter$771One-way1 transfer
Other options
9:00 AM7h30Sheffield4:30 PMExeter$771One-way1 transfer
7:05 AM7h45Sheffield2:50 PMExeter$771One-way1 transfer
6:05 PM7h50Sheffield1:55 AMExeter$771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Exeter:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Exeter costing on average $114 (€93).
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Exeter costing on average $164 (€134).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Exeter as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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