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 £21 - £80 and takes 8h 53m.

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 3h 47m and costs £95 - £200.

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 Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Exeter?

The distance between Sunderland and Exeter is 377 miles. The road distance is 352.2 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 56m and costs £70 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Exeter?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Exeter is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs £70 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £80 and takes 8h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £200 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Sunderland to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Exeter is 352 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Sunderland to Exeter.

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

Book your Sunderland to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1353+ hotels available in Exeter.

Sunderland to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Sunderland 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 Durham to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 56m
£72–382
Bus
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
8h 53m
£21–76
Drive 350.2 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Exeter350.2 mi
5h 51m
£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 53m
£40–149
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
11h 3m
£32–100
Fly Newcastle to Exeter
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)NCL - EXT
3h 47m
£95–198
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
5h 50m
£111–322
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 12m
£118–391

Sunderland to Exeter by bus and train

82Weekly Services

7h 56mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.8 mi
Duration: 7h 56m

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 £70–380 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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