What is the cheapest way to get from Devon to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Devon to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £100 and takes 12h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Devon to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Devon to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Devon and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Devon to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Coach House and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Devon and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Devon to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Yeoford and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Devon to Edinburgh?

The distance between Devon and Edinburgh is 420 miles. The road distance is 448 miles.

How do I travel from Devon to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Devon to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 38m and costs £110 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Devon to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Devon to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Devon to Edinburgh bus from?

Devon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Devon to Edinburgh train from?

Devon to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Devon to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Devon to Edinburgh is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 38m and costs £110 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Devon to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Devon to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Devon to Edinburgh train arrive?

Devon to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Devon to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Devon to Edinburgh is 448 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Devon to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Devon to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Devon to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Devon to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4h 53m
£58–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
12h 52m
£33–98
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 38m
£118–331
Drive 445.4 mi
1. Drive from Devon to Edinburgh445.4 mi
7h 45m
£109–157
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Yeoford to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
4h 28m
£97–239
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 42m
£65–218
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 34m
£97–313
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 19m
£64–237
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 3m
£64–604
Train #2
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
12h 11m
£117–264

Devon to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 417.2 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Devon, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Yeoford to Edinburgh Waverley via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach House to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 52m.

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