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 - £75 and takes 14h 39m.

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 Corkickle and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Lancaster and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Exeter?

The distance between Whitehaven and Exeter is 369 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 via Birmingham which takes 9h 15m and costs £80 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m 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 Corkickle station.

Train or bus from Whitehaven to Exeter?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Exeter is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 15m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 14h 39m.

Where does the Whitehaven to Exeter train arrive?

Whitehaven to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster 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 1353+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Lancaster
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
9h 15m
£80–235
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 39m
£32–73
Drive 347.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Exeter347.5 mi
5h 56m
£87–125
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
7h 2m
£118–311
Train
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 1m
£104–190
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 59m
£54–193
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 23m
£56–241
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
7h 2m
£110–243
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
7h 14m
£104–381

Whitehaven to Exeter by train

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Distance: 367 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a train from Corkickle to Exeter St Davids via Lancaster and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitehaven to Bampfylde Street via Workington, Workington, Rail Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 39m.

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