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How to get fromExeter to Cumbriaby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 3m
    £153–238

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    11h 45m
    £58–162

  3. Drive 331.3 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Cumbriacar car 331.3 mi
    5h 29m
    £81–117

  4. Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 8m
    £120–216

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    10h 6m
    £155–286

  6. Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 22m
    £119–266

  7. Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h
    £135–311

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 26m
    £96–216

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 1m
    £112–251

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 44m
    £124–256

Exeter to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£153Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Exeter to Cumbria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 345.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Longthwaite road end via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 11h 45m.

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