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There are 10 ways to get from Penrith to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 10m
    £127–215

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    10h 40m
    £43–73

  3. Drive  328 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Exetercar car 328 mi
    5h 19m
    £82–118

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

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 9m
    £106–235

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 17m
    £133–208

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 10m
    £130–224

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

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 49m
    £96–226

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    5h 52m
    £131–335

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

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 42m
    £88–202

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 59m
    £169–468

Penrith to Exeter by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Exeter St Davids via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Exeter via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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