There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 / ...
6h 19m£167–255Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
11h 55m£70–171Drive 331.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Cumbriacar 331.3 mi
5h 29m£82–118Fly 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
6h 43m£120–266Train 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
10h 41m£154–282Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 3m£119–256Fly 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
7h 38m£140–366Train 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 5m£94–208Train 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
7h 47m£109–248Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 21m£119–258
Exeter to Cumbria by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cumbria is to bus which costs £70 - £180 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Exeter and Cumbria is 349 miles. The road distance is 333.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £160 - £260.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Exeter to Cumbria, including transfers.
Exeter to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £160 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cumbria via Birmingham New Street and Penrith North Lakes in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- 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
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cumbria is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Exeter to Cumbria.
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