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 £65 - £140 and takes 12h 18m.

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 29m and costs £100 - £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 Road, Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

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 Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

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 via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 58m and costs £200 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 58m and costs £200 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Exeter to Dunblane bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Dunblane train arrive?

Exeter to Dunblane train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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 29m
£103–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Roadbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus
12h 18m
£66–137
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunblanetrain
8h 58m
£202–336
Drive 461.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Dunblanecar 461.6 mi
7h 28m
£114–164
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 13m
£96–208
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 25m
£81–211
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 7m
£147–338
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 3m
£275–402
Train via Cardiff
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
12h
£182–334

Exeter to Dunblane by train

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8h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 404.4 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Dunblane via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Dunblane Police Station via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 12h 18m.

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