There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Doncaster by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Sheffield
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to SheffieldPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
4h 27m£72–224Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk045 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Uk070 / ...
7h 36m£16–46Drive 246.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Doncaster246.3 mi
4h 9m£62–89Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster
4h 39m£100–311Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to DoncasterPlymouth - Leeds / ...
4h 34m£120–220Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2131 / ...
8h 55m£22–64
Exeter to Doncaster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Doncaster is to bus which costs £16 - £50 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Doncaster is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Doncaster. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Exeter and Doncaster is 260 miles. The road distance is 247.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Doncaster without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 27m and costs £70 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Exeter to Doncaster, including transfers.
Exeter to Doncaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Doncaster is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 27m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Doncaster, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £70–220 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 7h 36m.
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- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–130
Train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–220
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £120–220
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Doncaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Exeter to Doncaster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Doncaster is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Exeter to Doncaster.
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