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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cumbria is to bus which costs £60 - £170 and takes 12h 5m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Exeter to Cumbria?

The distance between Exeter and Cumbria is 348 miles. The road distance is 333.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Exeter to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Cumbria bus from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Exeter to Cumbria is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Exeter to Cumbria bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Cumbria?

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

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 844+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Exeter to Cumbria - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 37m
£147–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
12h 5m
£64–167
Drive 331.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Cumbriacar 331.3 mi
5h 29m
£82–118
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 36m
£111–322
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 35m
£154–276
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 4m
£122–372
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
8h 9m
£91–203
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 40m
£104–228
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 37m
£126–307
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 22m
£112–238

Exeter to Cumbria by train and bus

47Weekly Services

7h 37mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 345.9 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 12h 5m.

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