There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Lancaster University by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 6m£125–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpassbus
9h 59m£28–71Drive 278.1 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Lancaster Universitycar 278.1 mi
4h 33m£69–99Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain
4h 40m£90–247Train
- 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 Lancastertrain
8h 45m£131–253
Exeter to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lancaster University is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Lancaster University is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Lancaster University. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Underpass via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Exeter and Lancaster University is 294 miles. The road distance is 279.7 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Lancaster University without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 6m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Exeter to Lancaster University, including transfers.
Exeter to Lancaster University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Lancaster University is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 6m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 9h 59m.
Exeter to Lancaster University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Lancaster University is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Exeter to Lancaster University.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Lancaster University, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lancaster University via Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Common Garden Street, and University Gates in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Lancaster University via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Underpass in around 9h 59m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–170
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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