What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs £85 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter (Station) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter (Station) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter (Station) 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 10m.

How far is it from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh?

The distance between Exeter (Station) and Edinburgh is 375 miles. The road distance is 441 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 10m and costs £180 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh bus from?

Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh train from?

Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can train via Wolverhampton, which costs £180 - £300 and takes 8h 10m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 19m.

Where does the Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh train arrive?

Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh.

How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh?

Book your Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, 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 Exeter to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
3h 39m
£88–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
13h 19m
£45–104
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 10m
£183–297
Drive 438.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter (Station) to Edinburghcar 438.5 mi
7h 29m
£108–156
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 41m
£83–182
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 34m
£81–237
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 44m
£125–348
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 53m
£252–363
Train #2
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 14m
£191–355

Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh by foot, bus, and train

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8h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 372.7 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh Waverley via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Wolverhampton in around 8h 10m.

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