What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Derwent Water?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Derwent Water is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Derwent Water?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Derwent Water is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Derwent Water?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Derwent Water. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Keswick via Bus Station, Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Exeter to Derwent Water?

The distance between Exeter and Derwent Water is 359 miles. The road distance is 331.9 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Derwent Water without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Derwent Water without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 31m and costs £70 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Derwent Water?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Exeter to Derwent Water, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Derwent Water bus from?

Exeter to Derwent Water bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Derwent Water?

The best way to get from Exeter to Derwent Water is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 31m and costs £70 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 11m.

Where does the Exeter to Derwent Water bus arrive?

Exeter to Derwent Water bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Derwent Water?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Derwent Water is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Exeter to Derwent Water.

Where can I stay near Derwent Water?

There are 1576+ hotels available in Derwent Water.

Exeter to Derwent Water - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Derwent Water by train, bus, car, or plane

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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
7h 31m
£70–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station590
11h 11m
£41–85
Drive 330 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Keswick330 mi
5h 31m
£83–119
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
6h 11m
£110–368
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 / ...
8h 12m
£103–339
Train #2
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
10h 9m
£126–244
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
7h 31m
£70–199
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
7h 7m
£63–189
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
6h 32m
£111–243
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
7h 46m
£76–199
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
7h 7m
£117–293

Exeter to Derwent Water by train and bus

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 356.8 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Derwent Water, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Keswick via Birmingham New Street, Preston, Penrith North Lakes, and Penrith Rail Station in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Keswick via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 11h 11m.

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