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Compare train, coach and flight for Sunderland to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 487 km
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11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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FAQs: Sunderland to Exeter
Travel to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sunderland to Exeter.

There are 2 options to travel between Sunderland and Exeter including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Exeter is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £30 compared to other travel options to Exeter:
A coach is less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sunderland to Exeter costing on average.
A coach is £51 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Sunderland to Exeter costing on average £80.
The fastest way to get to Exeter from Sunderland is by train with an average travel time of 6 h 24 min.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Getting to Exeter by coach takes 11 h 50 min on average.
The Sunderland to Exeter distance is approximately 301 miles.
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Exeter is:
- 8 coaches a day.
- 1 flight a day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and Exeter as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Sunderland to Exeter:
The following travel companies offer services from Sunderland to Exeter:
- National Express or Megabus can get you to Exeter by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Megabus from Sunderland to Exeter for £36 on Omio.
- Travel with Azul to go to Exeter by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Azul Sunderland to Exeter tickets on Omio for £169.
- Travel with LNER or Northern Rail (3) to go to Exeter by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find LNER Sunderland to Exeter tickets on Omio for £129.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sunderland to Exeter with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with Azul 1 direct flight per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Exeter as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Sunderland and Exeter.
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