What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lancaster is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Lancaster is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station Night Std via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Lancaster via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Exeter to Lancaster?

The distance between Exeter and Lancaster is 290 miles. The road distance is 282.5 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Lancaster without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 21m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Exeter to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Lancaster bus from?

Exeter to Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Lancaster train from?

Exeter to Lancaster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Exeter to Lancaster is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 21m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Exeter to Lancaster bus arrive?

Exeter to Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Exeter to Lancaster train arrive?

Exeter to Lancaster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Lancaster is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Exeter to Lancaster.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Lancaster?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Lancaster?

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Where can I stay near Lancaster?

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Exeter to Lancaster - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Lancaster by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 21m
£112–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 30m
£50–84
Drive 280.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Lancastercar 280.9 mi
4h 38m
£70–100
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain
6h 24m
£157–444
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain
7h 57m
£118–210
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
6h 42m
£114–249
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
7h 6m
£104–224

Exeter to Lancaster by train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288.2 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lancaster via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station Night Std via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 30m.

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