There are 7 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Edinburgh Airport
best- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2h 21m£98–268Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus G3
16h 48m£83–141Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 10m£222–333Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh437.9 mi
7h 26mDrive 437.9 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburghcar 437.9 mi
7h 26m£109–157Fly to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 22m£122–276Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 24m£147–298
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 16h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs £95 - £270.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Clifton Place, Bampfylde Street and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Edinburgh is 370 miles. The road distance is 440.4 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs £220 - £340.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs £95 - £270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £220 - £340 and takes 9h 10m, you could also bus, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 16h 48m.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £220–330 and the journey takes 7h 43m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120–420
Flights from Exeter to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–240
Train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £220–330
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh is 440 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh.
There are 2795+ hotels available in Edinburgh.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.