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How to get fromCumbria to Exeterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cumbria to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New StreettrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidstrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 33m
    £74–248
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
    9h 12m
    £48–99
  3. Drive 331.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cumbria to Exetercar331.4 mi
    5h 26m
    £83–120
  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)planeEDI - EXT
    5h 19m
    £145–387
  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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 21m
    £135–263
  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    4h 57m
    £123–377
  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    6h 21m
    £85–303
  8. 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)planeNCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    7h 4m
    £73–210
  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)planeNCL - EXT
    5h 57m
    £128–274

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Bampfylde Street via Penrith, Leeds City Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 12m.

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