There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Sheffield by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 51m£100–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
7h 17m£32–54Drive 231.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Sheffieldcar 231.8 mi
4h 12m£58–84Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 51m£91–236Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
7h 30m£37–64
Exeter to Sheffield by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Sheffield is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Sheffield is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £100 - £160.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Waingate/CG19 via Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Sheffield. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Exeter and Sheffield is 241 miles. The road distance is 233.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £100 - £160.
The train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffield takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs hourly.
Exeter to Sheffield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Sheffield is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Sheffield, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Waingate/CG19 via Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/A3 in around 7h 17m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–280
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–360
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–140
Train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
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Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Sheffield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Sheffield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Sheffield is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Exeter to Sheffield.
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