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 via Leeds which costs £21 - £70 and takes 10h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Exeter is to subway and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs £90 - £250.

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 Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

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 28m.

How far is it from South Shields to Exeter?

The distance between South Shields and Exeter is 331 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 28m and costs £70 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m 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 28m and costs £70 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £21 - £70 and takes 10h 56m.

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 1m to drive from South Shields to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1329+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 9 ways to get from South Shields to Exeter by subway, plane, 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.

Subway to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
best
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforth
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)NCL - EXT
3h 58m
£91–241
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
10h 56m
£22–66
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 28m
£72–503
Drive 358.5 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Exeter358.5 mi
6h 1m
£88–127
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4h 57m
£41–147
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
6h 9m
£101–332
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
6h 14m
£124–364
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisbury
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Central
7h 17m
£112–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
12h 57m
£39–103

South Shields to Exeter by subway and train

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7h 28mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.9 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–500 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, and Bus Station in around 10h 56m.

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