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 - £140 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Lancaster is to fly and train which takes 3h 59m and costs £95 - £200.

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 Exeter and arriving at Bus Station Night Std via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

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 22m.

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 22m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m 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 FlixBus, depart from Exeter 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 22m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Exeter to Lancaster bus arrive?

Exeter to Lancaster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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

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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 22m
£130–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 54m
£52–139
Drive 280.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Lancastercar 280.9 mi
4h 38m
£69–99
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain
3h 59m
£99–198
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
8h 2m
£135–257
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
5h 54m
£133–297
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain
7h
£139–313

Exeter to Lancaster by train

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Distance: 288.2 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Bus Station Night Std via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 54m.

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