There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster University to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 59m£113–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Underpass to Millennium Pointbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
10h 13m£34–59Drive 278.7 mi
- Drive from Lancaster University to Exetercar 278.7 mi
4h 34m£69–100Train
- Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 29m£118–223
Lancaster University to Exeter by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster University to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster University to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster University to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Underpass and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster University to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Lancaster University and Exeter is 295 miles. The road distance is 280.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster University to Exeter without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 59m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Lancaster University to Exeter, including transfers.
Lancaster University to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.
Lancaster University to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Lancaster University to Exeter is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 59m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Lancaster University, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a vehicle from Lancaster University to Exeter St Davids via Underpass, Railway Station, Lancaster, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lancaster University to Bampfylde Street via Underpass, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Bus Station in around 10h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Underpass to Millennium Point
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Lancaster University to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.
Lancaster University to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster University to Exeter is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Lancaster University to Exeter.
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