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 £45 - £90 and takes 14h 9m.

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 6h and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Cockermouth, Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

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 1m.

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 1m and costs £50 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Whitehaven to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Exeter bus from?

Whitehaven to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Cockermouth station.

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 1m and costs £50 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 14h 9m.

Where does the Whitehaven to Exeter bus arrive?

Whitehaven to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Penrith Rail Station.

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 6h to drive from Whitehaven to Exeter.

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

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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 Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 1m
£54–226
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
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 28m
£42–181
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
14h 9m
£45–86
Drive 347.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Exetercar 347.5 mi
6h
£84–121
Train
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
11h 3m
£106–235
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 33m
£99–348
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
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 18m
£56–224
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 43m
£57–259
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 46m
£97–353

Whitehaven to Exeter by train

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Distance: 367 mi
Duration: 9h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Bampfylde Street via Cockermouth, Rail Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 9m.

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