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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h 6m
    £146–221

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    13h 6m
    £58–146

  3. Drive 313.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ambleside to Exetercar car 313.8 mi
    5h 11m
    £77–111

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    6h 1m
    £113–224

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Windermere to East Didsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    11h 48m
    £146–285

  6. Train, train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    7h 36m
    £133–298

Ambleside to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Exeter St Davids via Blackhall Road, Station, Oxenholme Lake District, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Exeter via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 13h 6m.

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