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How to get fromWorkington to Exeterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Workington to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 22m
    £146–240

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    12h 51m
    £58–98

  3. Drive  349.6 mi

    1. Drive from Workington to Exetercar car 349.6 mi
    6h
    £87–125

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

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 23m
    £93–208

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    11h 46m
    £133–228

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

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 52m
    £95–248

  7. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    6h 36m
    £116–278

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

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 38m
    £112–258

  9. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    7h 16m
    £137–348

Workington to Exeter by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a train from Workington to Exeter St Davids via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to Bampfylde Street via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 51m.

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