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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 14h 17m.

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 £85 - £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 40m.

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 40m and costs £70 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m 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.

Train or bus from Whitehaven to Exeter?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Exeter is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs £70 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 14h 17m.

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 1358+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Whitehaven 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
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
8h 40m
£74–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail StationX4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station590
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
14h 17m
£30–76
Drive 347.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Exeter347.5 mi
5h 56m
£87–126
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
6h 47m
£119–355
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Barrow-in-Furness
2. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
9h 51m
£80–266
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
11h 2m
£109–195
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 47m
£51–193
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)NCL - EXT
6h 39m
£106–257
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
6h 59m
£112–390
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 50m
£59–271

Whitehaven to Exeter by train

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8h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 396 mi
Duration: 8h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitehaven to Bampfylde Street via Workington, Workington, Rail Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 17m.

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