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How to get fromWindermere to Exeterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Windermere to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New StreettrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidstrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 17m
    £78–269

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
    9h 51m
    £34–93

  3. Drive 309.3 mi

    1. Drive from Windermere to Exetercar309.3 mi
    4h 59m
    £78–112

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    5h 17m
    £103–373

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District 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 41m
    £111–234

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)planeEDI - EXT
    6h 50m
    £133–393

Windermere to Exeter by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Windermere to Exeter St Davids via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Windermere to Bampfylde Street via Oxenholme Lake District, Lancaster, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 51m.

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