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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £60 - £85 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs £80 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter 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 45m.

How far is it from Exeter to Edinburgh?

The distance between Exeter and Edinburgh is 409 miles. The road distance is 441.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 7h 41m and costs £170 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Exeter to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Exeter to Edinburgh is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 7h 41m and costs £170 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £85 and takes 14h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £250 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Exeter to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Exeter to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Exeter to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Edinburgh?

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

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

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Exeter to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
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 25m
£75–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
14h 5m
£60–84
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 / ...
7h 41m
£179–510
Drive 438.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Edinburghcar 438.6 mi
7h 29m
£108–156
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
3h 39m
£83–244
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 14m
£77–206
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 39m
£109–468
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 17m
£137–334
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
5h 45m
£89–335
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 45m
£200–650

Exeter to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 406.7 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley via Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 5m.

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