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

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    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 Lancastertrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 53m
    £115–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    10h 12m
    £46–85

  3. Drive  287.6 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Carnforthcar car 287.6 mi
    4h 42m
    £72–103

  4. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancastertrain train
    6h 49m
    £149–397

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain train Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    6h 40m
    £129–196

  6. Train #2

    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 Carnforthtrain train
    8h 39m
    £122–216

  7. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain train
    6h 30m
    £133–302

Exeter to Carnforth by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Carnforth via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Police Station via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 12m.

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