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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Sunderland is to bus which costs £23 - £65 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Sunderland is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs £90 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Exeter to Sunderland?

The distance between Exeter and Sunderland is 386 miles. The road distance is 352.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £80 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Exeter to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Sunderland bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Exeter to Sunderland is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £80 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 9h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £200 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Exeter to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Sunderland is 353 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Exeter to Sunderland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Sunderland?

Book your Exeter to Sunderland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1741+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Exeter to Sunderland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Sunderland 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
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to DurhamPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 59m
£81–555
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Sunderland Interchange
9h 12m
£23–61
Drive 350.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Sunderland350.9 mi
5h 50m
£88–126
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4h 29m
£53–154
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sunderland Interchange133 / ...
10h 45m
£30–97
Fly Exeter to Newcastle
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
3h 30m
£94–198
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
6h 24m
£119–266
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
5h 45m
£117–377
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
6h 24m
£70–239
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
5h 45m
£111–323

Exeter to Sunderland by train and bus

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 383.7 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Durham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £75–550 and the journey takes 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sunderland Interchange via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 12m.

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