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

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There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Cumbria by train, bus, 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 / ...
    7h 39m
    £152–237

  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 Rail Stationbus bus 590
    11h 59m
    £63–173

  3. Drive 331.3 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Cumbriacar car 331.3 mi
    5h 29m
    £81–117

  4. Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 36m
    £120–256

  5. 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 33m
    £155–282

  6. Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 57m
    £119–256

  7. Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 35m
    £140–321

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    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
    7h 59m
    £93–208

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    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 34m
    £110–243

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    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 17m
    £124–263

Exeter to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Longthwaite road end via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 11h 59m.

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