There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Grasmere by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 52m£123–196Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
12h 7m£62–100Drive 317.4 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Grasmerecar 317.4 mi
5h 18m£79–113Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
10h 28m£129–230
Exeter to Grasmere by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Grasmere is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Grasmere is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Grasmere. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Heaton Cooper Studio via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Grasmere. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Exeter and Grasmere is 329 miles. The road distance is 319.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Grasmere without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 52m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Exeter to Grasmere, including transfers.
Exeter to Grasmere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Grasmere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Grasmere is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 52m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 12h 7m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Grasmere, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Heaton Cooper Studio via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Heaton Cooper Studio via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 7m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Grasmere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter to Grasmere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Grasmere is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Exeter to Grasmere.
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