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There are 9 ways to get from Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    3h 40m
    £93–234

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 46m
    £52–94

  3. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    8h 36m
    £189–311

  4. Drive 438.5 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter (Station) to Edinburghcar car 438.5 mi
    7h 29m
    £108–156

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4h 43m
    £82–178

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 31m
    £79–213

  7. Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 38m
    £125–293

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 53m
    £282–393

  9. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    12h 5m
    £197–363

Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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 Carlisle in around 8h 36m.

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