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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cumbria is to bus via Birmingham which costs £45 - £100 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cumbria is to fly and train which takes 5h 21m and costs £120 - £410.

How far is it from Exeter to Cumbria?

The distance between Exeter and Cumbria is 349 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 via Birmingham which takes 6h 35m and costs £85 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Exeter to Cumbria, including transfers.

Train or bus from Exeter to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Exeter to Cumbria is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 35m and costs £85 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 15m.

Can I drive from Exeter to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cumbria is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Exeter to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 3295+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Exeter to Cumbria - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
6h 35m
£89–275
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station590
10h 47m
£47–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarket
10h 15m
£51–93
Drive 331.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Cumbria331.3 mi
5h 26m
£84–121
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
5h 21m
£122–408
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester PiccadillyPaignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North LakesManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 15m
£121–344
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
6h 34m
£87–219
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
6h 12m
£81–214
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
5h 41m
£128–283
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
6h 50m
£93–299
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
6h 17m
£134–378
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
8h 29m
£152–341

Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 347.3 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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, Preston, and Penrith North Lakes in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cumbria via Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Booth's Supermarket in around 10h 15m.

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