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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Irvine is to bus via Bristol which costs £50 - £110 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Irvine is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at East Road via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Irvine?

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.

How far is it from Exeter to Irvine?

The distance between Exeter and Irvine is 429 miles. The road distance is 446.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Irvine without a car is to train via Preston which takes 8h 36m and costs £170 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Exeter to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Irvine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Irvine train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Irvine?

The best way to get from Exeter to Irvine is to train via Preston which takes 8h 36m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 13h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £270 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Exeter to Irvine bus arrive?

Exeter to Irvine bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Irvine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Irvine is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Exeter to Irvine.

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

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Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 314+ hotels available in Irvine.

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

There are 10 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
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
4h 56m
£85–215
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
13h 30m
£51–109
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
8h 36m
£175–320
Drive 444 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Irvinecar 444 mi
7h 32m
£109–158
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
6h 6m
£119–263
Fly Exeter to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane EXT - GLA
7h 29m
£98–268
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 Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
6h 48m
£114–250
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
6h 48m
£102–289
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
10h 1m
£294–419
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
14h 25m
£92–223

Exeter to Irvine by train

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 426.1 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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 Bampfylde Street to East Road via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 13h 30m.

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