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 £30 - £75 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Irvine is to fly and bus and train which takes 4h 53m and costs £80 - £240.

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 25m.

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 44m.

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 44m and costs £60 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 or bus from Exeter to Irvine?

The best way to get from Exeter to Irvine is to train via Wigan which takes 8h 44m and costs £60 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 13h 25m.

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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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 58m
£47–132
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 25m
£32–72
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
8h 44m
£64–337
Drive 444 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Irvinecar 444 mi
7h 32m
£108–155
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
5h 57m
£49–145
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
4h 53m
£84–238
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 6m
£65–232
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 47m
£71–238
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
£76–305
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 28m
£40–92

Exeter to Irvine by train

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Distance: 426 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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 44m. 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 25m.

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