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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Sunderland is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 28m.

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 38m and costs £85 - £290.

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 Exeter and arriving at Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Sunderland via Paddington, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Exeter to Sunderland?

The distance between Exeter and Sunderland is 457 miles. The road distance is 353 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 via London which takes 6h 1m and costs £150 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Sunderland train from?

Exeter to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Exeter to Sunderland is to train via London which takes 6h 1m and costs £150 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £290 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Exeter to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Sunderland train arrive?

Exeter to Sunderland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Sunderland is 353 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Exeter to Sunderland.

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

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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?

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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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 1m
£157–278
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
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 28m
£34–109
Drive 350.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Sunderlandcar 350.9 mi
5h 54m
£86–124
Fly Exeter to Newcastle
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3h 38m
£86–288
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Durhamtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 4m
£190–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus 133
10h 55m
£67–168
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 45m
£60–138
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
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 33m
£130–300
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
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 36m
£134–430
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 3m
£114–328

Exeter to Sunderland by train and subway

180Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

£157Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 454.1 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Sunderland via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 10h 28m.

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