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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Leith is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £90 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Leith is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Leith?

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 40m.

How far is it from Exeter to Leith?

The distance between Exeter and Leith is 411 miles. The road distance is 442.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Leith without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £65 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Exeter to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Leith bus from?

Exeter to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Leith train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Leith?

The best way to get from Exeter to Leith is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £65 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 11h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Exeter to Leith bus arrive?

Exeter to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Leith train arrive?

Exeter to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Leith is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Exeter to Leith.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Leith?

Book your Exeter to Leith bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leith?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Leith 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 Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4h 29m
£57–150
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
11h 56m
£33–90
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 40m
£65–600
Drive 440.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Leith440.2 mi
7h 29m
£110–158
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
3h 50m
£98–234
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 3m
£62–210
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
6h 30m
£123–272
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 38m
£62–234
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
6h 37m
£95–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
14h 15m
£35–93

Exeter to Leith by train

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Distance: 408.4 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–600 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 56m.

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