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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 $18. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Sheffield to Exeter 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 Sheffield to Exeter:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Exeter costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Exeter costing on average $92 (€74).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 14 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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