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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Carlisle is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Carlisle is to fly and train which takes 4h 50m and costs £90 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Carlisle via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Exeter to Carlisle?

The distance between Exeter and Carlisle is 359 miles. The road distance is 348.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £45 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Exeter to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Carlisle bus from?

Exeter to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Carlisle train from?

Exeter to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Exeter to Carlisle is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £45 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 11h.

Where does the Exeter to Carlisle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Carlisle train arrive?

Exeter to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Carlisle is 348 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Exeter to Carlisle.

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

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Exeter to Carlisle - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 17m
£49–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
11h
£25–56
Drive 346.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Carlislecar 346.4 mi
5h 41m
£84–121
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4h 50m
£92–342
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
9h 19m
£106–245
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 54m
£41–154
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
5h 37m
£43–196
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 10m
£58–181
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5h 6m
£97–284
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
5h 23m
£93–299
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 42m
£110–280

Exeter to Carlisle by train

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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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 Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h.

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