There are 8 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 19m£94–236Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
14h 15m£54–118Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 58m£191–314Airport 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£106–153Fly to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 22m£129–281Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 11m£272–393Train #2
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 21m£192–358
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs £90 - £240.
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 Exeter, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
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 Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
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 via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 58m and costs £190 - £320.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter 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 19m and costs £90 - £240. Alternatively, you can train via Wolverhampton, which costs £190 - £320 and takes 8h 58m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 14h 15m.
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, you can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to Edinburgh Waverley via St Davids Station, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Wolverhampton in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–230
Flights from Exeter to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–190
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £90–370
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £270–390
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £100–170
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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 2996+ 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.