There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Irvine by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 57m£77–182Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
- Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
13h 10m£57–115Train via Preston
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
8h 36m£195–325Drive 444 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Irvinecar 444 mi
7h 33m£109–157Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
5h 28m£116–341Fly Exeter to Glasgow Airport
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane EXT - GLA
7h 30m£102–226Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
6h 11m£94–242Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
6h 46m£97–286Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
6h 42m£144–355Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
10h 1m£310–437Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
14h 17m£97–232
Exeter to Irvine by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Irvine is to bus via Bristol which costs £55 - £120 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Irvine is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at East Road via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Irvine via Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Exeter and Irvine is 429 miles. The road distance is 446.6 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Irvine without a car is to train via Preston which takes 8h 36m and costs £190 - £330.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Exeter to Irvine, including transfers.
Exeter to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Irvine train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Irvine is to train via Preston which takes 8h 36m and costs £190 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 13h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £230 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Irvine, Scotland?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Irvine via Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to East Road via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Exeter to Glasgow Airport via Manchester, Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £190–600
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–160
Flights from Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- £35–160
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £290–410
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Irvine train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Irvine is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Exeter to Irvine.
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