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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Exeter is to drive which costs £80 - £130 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Exeter is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Exeter?

The distance between Whitehaven and Exeter is 398 miles. The road distance is 349.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £65 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Whitehaven to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Exeter train from?

Whitehaven to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Exeter train arrive?

Whitehaven to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Exeter is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Whitehaven to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1354+ hotels available in Exeter.

Whitehaven to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Whitehaven to Exeter by train, car, plane, or bus

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
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 32m
£66–284
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 9m
£46–219
Drive 347.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Exetercar 347.5 mi
5h 56m
£85–122
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 32m
£48–181
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 37m
£63–234
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
12h 40m
£131–271
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
6h 35m
£101–308
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 41m
£55–209
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
6h 48m
£95–363
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
5. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
9h 53m
£122–300

Whitehaven to Exeter by train

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8h 32mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 396 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Exeter St Davids via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 32m.

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