There are 9 ways to get from Devon to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 38m£137–216Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
13h 29m£53–91Drive 338.1 mi
- Drive from Devon to Cumbriacar 338.1 mi
5h 50m£85–122Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 18m£114–269Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
12h£136–241Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train, line 508 bus
- Take the train from Yeoford to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus
7h 40m£128–259Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 18m£139–349Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 36m£95–214Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 18m£104–244
Devon to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Devon to Cumbria is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 13h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Devon to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £80 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Devon to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Coach House and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Bampfylde Street, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Devon to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Yeoford and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Devon and Cumbria is 358 miles. The road distance is 340.1 miles.
The best way to get from Devon to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £130 - £220.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Devon to Cumbria, including transfers.
Devon to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Devon to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Devon to Cumbria is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 13h 29m.
What companies run services between Devon, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Yeoford to Pooley Bridge Inn via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach House to Longthwaite road end via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 13h 29m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £25–95
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Devon to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Devon to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Devon to Cumbria is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Devon to Cumbria.
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