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 £30 - £110 and takes 12h 4m.

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 4h 15m and costs £90 - £320.

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 and arriving at Exeter via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

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, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from South Shields to Exeter?

The distance between South Shields and Exeter is 455 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 via London which takes 6h 15m and costs £150 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 National Express, depart from Interchange station.

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

South Shields to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), 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 via London which takes 6h 15m and costs £150 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the South Shields to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Shields to Exeter train arrive?

South Shields to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross 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 1455+ hotels available in Exeter.

South Shields to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 10 ways to get from South Shields to Exeter by train, bus, car, subway, 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 15m
£154–280
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
12h 4m
£32–110
Drive 358.5 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Exetercar 358.5 mi
6h 5m
£89–128
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
4h 15m
£91–311
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 32m
£192–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
12h 9m
£68–166
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 59m
£58–145
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 14m
£134–442
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 51m
£92–251
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 22m
£130–303

South Shields to Exeter by subway and train

175Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

£154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 452.6 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Exeter St Davids via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Exeter via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 12h 4m.

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