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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Exeter is to bus which costs £25 - £65 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs £85 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Exeter?

The distance between Carlisle and Exeter is 359 miles. The road distance is 348.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £45 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Carlisle to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Exeter bus from?

Carlisle to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Exeter train from?

Carlisle to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Exeter?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Exeter is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £45 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Carlisle to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Exeter train arrive?

Carlisle to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Exeter is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Carlisle to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Carlisle to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 12m
£47–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
10h 50m
£25–61
Drive 346.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Exetercar 346.7 mi
5h 41m
£84–121
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 46m
£38–149
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 24m
£110–272
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
4h 36m
£89–294
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
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
5h 38m
£52–205
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4h 47m
£88–298
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 40m
£51–202
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 39m
£127–384

Carlisle to Exeter by train

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Distance: 356.8 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 50m.

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