What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dronfield?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dronfield is to bus via Bristol which costs £19 - £45 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Dronfield?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Dronfield is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Dronfield?

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 Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Arundel Gate/Furnival Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Dronfield?

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 16m.

How far is it from Exeter to Dronfield?

The distance between Exeter and Dronfield is 234 miles. The road distance is 227.2 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Dronfield without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Dronfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £100 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Dronfield?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Exeter to Dronfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Dronfield bus from?

Exeter to Dronfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Dronfield train from?

Exeter to Dronfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Dronfield?

The best way to get from Exeter to Dronfield is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £100 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Exeter to Dronfield bus arrive?

Exeter to Dronfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Dronfield train arrive?

Exeter to Dronfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Chesterfield station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Dronfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Dronfield is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Exeter to Dronfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Dronfield?

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Where can I stay near Dronfield?

There are 1992+ hotels available in Dronfield.

Exeter to Dronfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Dronfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to ChesterfieldPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
4h 16m
£103–297
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUkn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Uk070 / ...
7h 18m
£19–44
Drive 225.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Dronfield225.9 mi
3h 59m
£56–81
Fly, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
4h 26m
£95–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2131 / ...
8h 1m
£25–66

Exeter to Dronfield by train

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Distance: 233.1 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Dronfield, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Chesterfield hourly. Tickets cost £95–300 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Wreakes Lane Top via Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3, and Arundel Gate/Furnival Street in around 7h 18m.

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