There are 9 ways to get from Penrith to Exeter 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
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 7m£131–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
10h 44m£41–71Drive 328 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Exetercar 328 mi
5h 19m£82–118Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4h 23m£111–258Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 8m£131–235Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
5h 30m£132–326Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
5h 27m£119–247Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 12m£107–246Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 33m£85–202
Penrith to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Exeter is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs £110 - £260.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Exeter via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Penrith and Exeter is 341 miles. The road distance is 329.9 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £130 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Penrith to Exeter, including transfers.
Penrith to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.
Penrith to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Exeter is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Exeter via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 44m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Penrith to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds Cultural Stop C station.
Penrith to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Exeter is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Penrith to Exeter.
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