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

The cheapest way to get from Workington to Exeter is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Workington to Exeter is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Workington and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Workington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Rail Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Workington and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Workington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Workington to Exeter?

The distance between Workington and Exeter is 392 miles. The road distance is 351.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Workington to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £75 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Workington to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Workington to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Workington to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Workington to Exeter?

The best way to get from Workington to Exeter is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £75 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Workington to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the Workington to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Workington to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Exeter is 352 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Workington to Exeter.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Workington 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 22m
£79–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail StationX4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
12h 26m
£39–91
Drive 349.6 mi
1. Drive from Workington to Exeter349.6 mi
5h 55m
£87–126
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
6h 39m
£113–310
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Workington 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
10h 8m
£79–262
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail StationX4 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
11h 44m
£116–238
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Workington 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 36m
£54–182
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)NCL - EXT
6h 39m
£110–232
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Workington 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 31m
£62–210
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
6h 51m
£104–390

Workington to Exeter by train

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Distance: 389.5 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Workington to Exeter St Davids via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to Bampfylde Street via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 12h 26m.

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