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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Exeter is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs £120 - £390.

How far is it from Cumbria to Exeter?

The distance between Cumbria and Exeter is 349 miles. The road distance is 333.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £80 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cumbria to Exeter, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Exeter?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Exeter is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £80 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 33m.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Exeter is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Cumbria to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1362+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria 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 Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New StreetGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 32m
£81–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop C
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
9h 33m
£47–85
Drive 331.4 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Exeter331.4 mi
5h 26m
£82–118
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
5h 29m
£135–398
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
9h 20m
£133–258
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
5h 7m
£122–388
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
6h 21m
£84–298
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 11m
£71–207
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)NCL - EXT
6h 14m
£127–257
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisbury
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Central
8h 1m
£127–312

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Exeter.

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Distance: 347.1 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Exeter St Davids via Penrith North Lakes and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Bampfylde Street via Penrith, Leeds City Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 33m.

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