What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to South Shields is to bus which costs £18 - £60 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to South Shields is to fly and subway which takes 3h 34m and costs £85 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Interchange via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at South Shields via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Exeter to South Shields?

The distance between Exeter and South Shields is 331 miles. The road distance is 361 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to South Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £60 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to South Shields?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Exeter to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to South Shields bus from?

Exeter to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to South Shields train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to South Shields?

The best way to get from Exeter to South Shields is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £60 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £60 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Exeter to South Shields bus arrive?

Exeter to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to South Shields train arrive?

Exeter to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Exeter to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to South Shields is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Exeter to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1826+ hotels available in South Shields.

Exeter to South Shields - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to South Shields by plane, subway, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Exeter, subway
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the subway from South Gosforth to South Shieldssubway
3h 34m
£86–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
10h 57m
£19–58
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 42m
£64–275
Drive 358.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to South Shieldscar 358.9 mi
6h 4m
£87–126
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, subway
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the subway from South Gosforth to South Shieldssubway
4h 38m
£35–124
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 29m
£104–270
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 48m
£118–412
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the subway from St James to South Shieldssubway Yel
13h 1m
£33–88

Exeter to South Shields by train and subway

71Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.8 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and South Shields, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Newcastle every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–280 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Interchange via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Interchange in around 10h 57m.

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