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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Exeter is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Exeter is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs £80 - £280.

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 Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

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 Newcastle, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Exeter?

The distance between Sunderland and Exeter is 457 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 via London which takes 6h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 Virgin Trains East Coast, depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Exeter?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Exeter is to train via London which takes 6h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £280 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Sunderland to Exeter bus arrive?

Sunderland to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Exeter train arrive?

Sunderland to Exeter train services, operated by Virgin Trains East Coast, arrive at King's Cross 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Sunderland to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Sunderland to Exeter - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Sunderland to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 10m
Fly Newcastle to Exeter
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
4h 7m
£80–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
10h 35m
Drive 350.2 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Exetercar 350.2 mi
5h 56m
£86–124
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 56m
Bus via Leeds
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
10h 45m
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 55m
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 4m
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 28m
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 16m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
6h 49m

Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Exeter.

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Distance: 454.1 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Exeter St Davids via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 35m.

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