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 £55 - £170 and takes 11h 40m.

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 54m and costs £110 - £310.

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 Exeter and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

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 22m.

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 22m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 FlixBus, depart from Exeter 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 22m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Exeter to Carlisle bus arrive?

Exeter to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 22m
£149–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
11h 40m
£59–164
Drive 346.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Carlislecar 346.4 mi
5h 41m
£85–123
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 54m
£118–303
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 27m
£151–281
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 56m
£96–211
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 43m
£118–279
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 27m
£113–274
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 41m
£95–277
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 25m
£113–247

Exeter to Carlisle by train

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Carlisle.

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Distance: 356.8 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Bus Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 40m.

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