What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dunblane?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dunblane is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 12h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Dunblane?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Dunblane is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Dunblane?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Dunblane station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Dunblane Police Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Dunblane?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Dunblane. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Dunblane via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Exeter to Dunblane?

The distance between Exeter and Dunblane is 407 miles. The road distance is 464.3 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Dunblane without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Dunblane without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs £70 - £650.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Dunblane?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Exeter to Dunblane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Dunblane bus from?

Exeter to Dunblane bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Dunblane train from?

Exeter to Dunblane train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Dunblane?

The best way to get from Exeter to Dunblane is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs £70 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the Exeter to Dunblane bus arrive?

Exeter to Dunblane bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Exeter to Dunblane train arrive?

Exeter to Dunblane train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Dunblane?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Dunblane is 464 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Exeter to Dunblane.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Dunblane?

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Exeter to Dunblane - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Dunblane by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
4h 11m
£91–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Rdbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus
12h 37m
£36–84
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunblanetrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
9h 6m
£73–650
Drive 461.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Dunblanecar 461.6 mi
7h 28m
£110–159
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
5h 8m
£60–163
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 Dunblanetrain
5h 20m
£53–138
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
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
7h 9m
£116–266
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
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunblanetrain
6h
£102–393
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunblanetrain
6h 57m
£61–299
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
9h 23m
£75–337
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 Dunblanetrain
11h 58m
£141–220

Exeter to Dunblane by train

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Distance: 404.5 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Dunblane, Scotland?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Dunblane via Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Dunblane Police Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 12h 37m.

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