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Compare train and bus 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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 27m. 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 €78.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €160 Average price |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Sheffield to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
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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 $74 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Exeter costing on average $98 (€78).
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Exeter costing on average $105 (€83).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Exeter by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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