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How to get fromExeter to Carlisleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 17m
    £137–216

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus
    11h 25m
    £46–76

  3. Drive  346.4 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Carlislecar car 346.4 mi
    5h 41m
    £88–126

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h
    £85–189

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    9h 17m
    £138–235

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 43m
    £85–228

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 9m
    £103–224

  8. Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 26m
    £126–328

Exeter to Carlisle by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Carlisle via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Halston Hotel via Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 11h 25m.

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