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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Exeter is to bus which costs £26 - £85 and takes 12h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs £35 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Interchange Stand F and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Sunderland Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Exeter. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from South Shields to Exeter?

The distance between South Shields and Exeter is 396 miles. The road distance is 360.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £55 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from South Shields to Exeter, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

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

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

Train or bus from South Shields to Exeter?

The best way to get from South Shields to Exeter is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £55 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £85 and takes 12h 47m.

Where does the South Shields to Exeter bus arrive?

South Shields to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the South Shields to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Exeter is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from South Shields to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1377+ hotels available in Exeter.

South Shields to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from South Shields to Exeter 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 Newcastle to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 36m
£57–603
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
12h 47m
£26–84
Drive 358.5 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Exetercar 358.5 mi
6h 5m
£88–127
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 57m
£35–147
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange Stand J to Wharton Parkbus 50
2. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
12h 44m
£94–282
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 13m
£119–412
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
7h 17m
£115–281
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 46m
£51–233
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
7h 8m
£104–387

South Shields to Exeter by bus and train

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12h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 393.9 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–600 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange Stand F to Bampfylde Street via Sunderland Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 47m.

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