There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Dronfield by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Chesterfieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 19m£120–166Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk087
- Take the train from Nottingham to Dronfieldtrain Nottingham - Leeds / ...
8h 38m£33–61Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
8h 26m£48–113Drive 225.9 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Dronfieldcar 225.9 mi
4h 2m£56–81Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4h 29m£88–293
Exeter to Dronfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dronfield is to bus and train which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Dronfield is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Wreakes Lane Top via Birmingham Coach Station and Flat Street/FS3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Dronfield via Chesterfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Exeter and Dronfield is 234 miles. The road distance is 227.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Dronfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £120 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Exeter to Dronfield, including transfers.
Exeter to Dronfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Dronfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Dronfield is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £120 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Dronfield, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Chesterfield hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Wreakes Lane Top via Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Flat Street/FS3 in around 8h 26m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–150
Train from Exeter St Davids to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- 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 Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Dronfield
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Dronfield
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Dronfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter to Dronfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Dronfield is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Exeter to Dronfield.
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