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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 28m
    £148–243

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    13h 4m
    £62–178

  3. Drive 341.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Exetercar car 341.3 mi
    5h 49m
    £84–122

  4. Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    6h 35m
    £120–266

  5. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    11h 21m
    £153–283

  6. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    6h 57m
    £121–260

  7. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 2m
    £92–215

  8. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    7h 38m
    £143–371

  9. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Maryport to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 18m
    £118–266

Cockermouth to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 369.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Cockermouth to Exeter via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 13h 4m.

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