There are 6 ways to get from Doncaster to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Exeter St Davidstrain Dundee - Plymouth / ...
4h 27m£75–210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 152
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
8h 30m£26–62Drive 246.1 mi
- Drive from Doncaster to Exetercar 246.1 mi
4h 13m£61–88Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
- Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4h 19m£88–296Train via Sheffield
- Take the train from Sheffield to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 12m£73–210Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 48m£54–221
Doncaster to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Exeter is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Doncaster and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Doncaster and Exeter is 260 miles. The road distance is 247.5 miles.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £75 - £210.
The train from Doncaster to Exeter St Davids takes 4h 27m including transfers and departs once daily.
Doncaster to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.
Doncaster to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £75 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Exeter, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Doncaster to Exeter St Davids once daily. Tickets cost £75–210 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £23–90
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–140
Train from Doncaster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £75–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–200
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Doncaster to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Doncaster to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Exeter is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Doncaster to Exeter.
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