What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Exeter is to train and fly which costs £55 - £230 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

How far is it from Elgin to Exeter?

The distance between Elgin and Exeter is 707 miles. The road distance is 600.6 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 12h 52m and costs £340 - £650.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Exeter?

It takes approximately 12h 52m to get from Elgin to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Exeter bus from?

Elgin to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Exeter train from?

Elgin to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Exeter?

The best way to get from Elgin to Exeter is to train which takes 12h 52m and costs £340 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Elgin to Exeter bus arrive?

Elgin to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Where does the Elgin to Exeter train arrive?

Elgin to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Exeter is 601 miles. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Elgin to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Elgin to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 653+ hotels available in Exeter.

Elgin to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Elgin to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St DavidsAberdeen - Plymouth / ...
12h 52m
£344–627
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5h 13m
£57–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
16h 25m
Drive 597.1 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Exeter597.1 mi
10h 19m
£147–212
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT)INV - EXT
19h 35m
£177–291
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
14h 58m
£134–390
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
6h 7m
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
8h 7m
£124–336
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
7h 49m

Elgin to Exeter by train

6Weekly Trains

14h 58mAverage Duration

£134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 703 mi
Duration: 12h 52m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Exeter St Davids via Aberdeen in around 12h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station Stance 4, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Bus Station in around 16h 25m.

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