There are 8 ways to get from Cumbria to Devon by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 45m£135–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
13h 27m£50–92Drive 338.3 mi
- Drive from Cumbria to Devoncar 338.3 mi
5h 50m£85–122Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
6h 45m£114–269Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
11h 37m£135–242Line 508 bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
- Take the bus from Ullswater Guest House to Rail Stationbus
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yeofordtrain
7h 20m£128–259Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
8h 7m£139–349Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 20m£95–214
Cumbria to Devon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Devon is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Devon is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £80 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Devon. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Coach House via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Devon. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Cumbria and Devon is 361 miles. The road distance is 340.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Devon without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs £130 - £220.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Cumbria to Devon, including transfers.
Cumbria to Devon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Cumbria to Devon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Devon is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 13h 27m.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Devon, England?
You can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Coach House via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, and Clifton Place in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Coach House via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 13h 27m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cumbria to Devon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cumbria to Devon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Devon is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Cumbria to Devon.
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