There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Lancaster University by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 59m£116–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Underpassbus
10h 8m£32–56Drive 278.1 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Lancaster Universitycar 278.1 mi
4h 33m£70–100Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain
4h 40m£98–246Train
- 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 Lancastertrain
8h 34m£122–219Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain
7h 36m£133–312Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
6h 32m£139–281
Exeter to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lancaster University is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Lancaster University is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Lancaster University. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Underpass via Bristol Bus Station and Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Lancaster University. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Lancaster via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Exeter and Lancaster University is 295 miles. The road distance is 279.7 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Lancaster University without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 59m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Exeter to Lancaster University, including transfers.
Exeter to Lancaster University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Lancaster University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Lancaster University is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 59m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Lancaster University, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lancaster University via Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Common Garden Street, and Management School in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Lancaster University via Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, and Underpass in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–460
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Exeter to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–240
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Lancaster University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Lancaster University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Lancaster University is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Exeter to Lancaster University.
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