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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Irvine is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 13h 2m.

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 51m and costs £60 - £160.

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 Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

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, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

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 Wigan which takes 8h 55m and costs £85 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 FlixBus, 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 or bus from Exeter to Irvine?

The best way to get from Exeter to Irvine is to train via Wigan which takes 8h 55m and costs £85 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Exeter to Irvine bus arrive?

Exeter to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 28m to drive from Exeter to Irvine.

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

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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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4h 51m
£62–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
13h 2m
£37–92
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
8h 55m
£85–337
Drive 444 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Irvine444 mi
7h 28m
£111–161
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
5h 44m
£66–169
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvine
5h 11m
£107–248
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
6h 2m
£89–247
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
6h 46m
£83–256
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to IrvineGlasgow Central - Ayr
9h 59m
£72–304
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationM19
14h 6m
£86–110

Exeter to Irvine by train

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Distance: 426.1 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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, Wigan North Western, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to East Road via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 13h 2m.

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