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How to get fromEdinburgh to Exeterby plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Exeter by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    4h 1m
    £92–234

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain 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 22m
    £74–216

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 45m
    £270–390

  4. Drive 438.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Exetercar car 438.4 mi
    7h 29m
    £109–157

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4h 42m
    £76–182

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    4h 48m
    £129–292

  7. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 55m
    £174–342

Edinburgh to Exeter by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davids every 3 hours. Tickets cost £270–390 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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