The average bus between Exeter (Station) and Edinburgh takes 17h 45m and the fastest bus takes 14h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Exeter (Station) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter (Station) is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 17h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Exeter (Station) station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.
Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Book your Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Exeter (Station) and Edinburgh is 581.4 km. The road distance is 759 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 13h 18m.