There are 4 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 15m£101–296Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
8h 22m£36–54Drive 225.9 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Dronfieldcar 225.9 mi
4h 2m£55–80Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4h 29m£82–304
Exeter to Dronfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dronfield is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Dronfield is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Wreakes Lane Top via Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Arundel Gate/Furnival Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
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 15m.
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 15m and costs £100 - £300.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Exeter to Dronfield, including transfers.
Exeter to Dronfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter 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 15m and costs £100 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 22m.
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 Exeter to Wreakes Lane Top via Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3, and Arundel Gate/Furnival Street in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–220
Train from Exeter St Davids to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–300
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £95–150
- 1st Class
- £210–300
- 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
- £12–31
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–18
- 1st Class
- £25–31
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £14–22
- 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
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Dronfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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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