There are 9 ways to get from Dunfermline to Exeter by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
4h 1m£101–270Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 59m£75–208Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 8m£174–291Drive 455.5 mi
- Drive from Dunfermline to Exetercar 455.5 mi
7h 34m£114–164Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 43m£76–190Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
5h 36m£129–293Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 25m£114–229Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 20m£227–351Train #2
- Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
12h 10m£171–305
Dunfermline to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Exeter is to fly and train which costs £75 - £190 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Exeter is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs £100 - £270.
No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Haymarket, Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Dunfermline and Exeter is 381 miles. The road distance is 458.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dunfermline to Exeter without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 8m and costs £170 - £300.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Dunfermline to Exeter, including transfers.
Dunfermline to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Dunfermline to Exeter is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs £100 - £270. Alternatively, you can train via Wolverhampton, which costs £170 - £300 and takes 9h 8m.
Dunfermline to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Exeter is 458 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Dunfermline to Exeter.
What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and Exeter, England?
Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Exeter St Davids via Haymarket, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £95–160
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
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