What is the cheapest way to get from Penrith to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Exeter is to bus which costs £55 - £160 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penrith to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Exeter via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Exeter?

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 1m.

How far is it from Penrith to Exeter?

The distance between Penrith and Exeter is 341 miles. The road distance is 329.9 miles.

How do I travel from Penrith to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Penrith to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Penrith to Exeter?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Penrith to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Exeter bus from?

Penrith to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Exeter train from?

Penrith to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Exeter?

The best way to get from Penrith to Exeter is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Penrith to Exeter bus arrive?

Penrith to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Penrith to Exeter train arrive?

Penrith to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Exeter is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Penrith to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Penrith to Exeter?

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Penrith to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Penrith to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 1m
£141–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
11h 15m
£58–156
Drive 328 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Exetercar 328 mi
5h 19m
£81–116
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4h 41m
£106–263
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 16m
£146–273
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
5h 52m
£128–285
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 11m
£120–255
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 37m
£98–224
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
5h 53m
£123–314

Penrith to Exeter by train

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Distance: 339 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Exeter via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 11h 15m.

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