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How to get fromExeter to Cumbriaby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Cumbria by train, 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 21m
    £146–225

  2. Drive  331.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Cumbriacar car 331.3 mi
    5h 29m
    £83–120

  3. Train, fly to Newcastle

    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
    8h 7m
    £93–202

  4. 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    10h 30m
    £136–228

  5. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 48m
    £101–231

  6. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 9m
    £107–247

Exeter to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cumbria via Birmingham New Street and Penrith North Lakes in around 6h 21m.

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