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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Exeter is to bus which costs £19 - £60 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Middlesbrough, Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Exeter?

The distance between Sunderland and Exeter is 389 miles. The road distance is 352.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Sunderland to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Exeter bus from?

Sunderland to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Exeter train from?

Sunderland to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Exeter?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Exeter is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £60 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Sunderland to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Exeter train arrive?

Sunderland to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Exeter is 352 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Sunderland to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sunderland to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 52m
£60–180
Bus
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 Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
10h 41m
£19–58
Drive 350.2 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Exetercar 350.2 mi
5h 56m
£85–123
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 51m
£32–124
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
11h 46m
£107–289
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 9m
£118–412
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
6h 12m
£88–321
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 49m
£51–222
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 Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 39m
£122–373

Sunderland to Exeter by bus and train

75Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 386.6 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–180 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station in around 10h 41m.

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