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 12h 56m.

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 41m and costs £95 - £260.

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 12h 56m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.

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 which takes 8h 4m and costs £270 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 41m and costs £95 - £260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £270 - £380 and takes 8h 4m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 56m.

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 Edinburgh Waverley 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

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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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Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
3h 41m
£97–253
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
12h 56m
£48–104
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 4m
£270–380
Drive 438.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter (Station) to Edinburghcar 438.5 mi
7h 29m
£107–154
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 44m
£76–186
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 33m
£75–211
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 42m
£129–292
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
6h 29m
£128–306
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 7m
£182–343

Exeter (Station) to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 372.7 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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, Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £270–380 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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