There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Doncaster by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to DoncasterPlymouth - Leeds / ...
4h 30m£110–340Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk049 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Uk070 / ...
7h 31m£16–47Drive 246.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Doncaster246.3 mi
4h 9m£62–89Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster
4h 45m£92–355Train via Sheffield
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to SheffieldPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
4h 30m£88–300Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
8h 59m£25–62Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Doncaster
5h 55m£78–230
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 31m.
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 31m.
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 30m.
The distance between Exeter and Doncaster is 262 miles. The road distance is 247.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Doncaster without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £110 - £340.
The train from Exeter St Davids to Doncaster takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.
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 which takes 4h 30m and costs £110 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Doncaster, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Doncaster twice daily. Tickets cost £110–340 and the journey takes 4h 30m. 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 31m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £29–90
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–120
Train from Exeter St Davids to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £110–340
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £110–160
- 1st Class
- £240–340
Train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–300
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- 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
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Newcastle to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times 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
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
- £7–18
- 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
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- 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 Doncaster 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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