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 £60 - £170 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Exeter is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Exeter?

The distance between Cumbria and Exeter is 348 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 7h 29m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Cumbria to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Exeter bus from?

Cumbria to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Exeter train from?

Cumbria to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Exeter?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Exeter is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Cumbria to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cumbria to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Exeter is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Cumbria to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1559+ hotels available in Exeter.

Cumbria to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 29m
£148–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
11h 48m
£62–163
Drive 331.4 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Exetercar 331.4 mi
5h 29m
£82–118
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)plane MAN - EXT
5h 41m
£120–217
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
10h 27m
£153–288
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
6h 16m
£118–257
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)plane EDI - EXT
6h 58m
£135–292
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
7h 20m
£92–216
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)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 37m
£120–251

Cumbria to Exeter by bus and train

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7h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 345.5 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Exeter St Davids via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Bampfylde Street via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 48m.

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