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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Leuchars is to train and fly which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Leuchars is to fly and train which takes 5h 16m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Leuchars?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Leuchars. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Exeter to Leuchars?

The distance between Exeter and Leuchars is 558 miles. The road distance is 490.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Leuchars without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs £220 - £750.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to Leuchars takes 8h 50m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Leuchars train from?

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

Where does the Exeter to Leuchars train arrive?

Exeter to Leuchars train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leuchars station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Leuchars?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Leuchars is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Exeter to Leuchars.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuchars?

There are 1120+ hotels available in Leuchars.

Exeter to Leuchars - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Leuchars by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to LeucharsExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
8h 50m
£220–750
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
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 Dundee
6h 43m
£61–201
Drive 487.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Leuchars487.6 mi
8h 9m
£123–177
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, 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 train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leuchars
5h 49m
£67–177
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leuchars
5h 16m
£108–261
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
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leuchars
7h 49m
£138–299
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
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leuchars
7h 15m
£69–319
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leuchars
6h 22m
£110–353
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
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leuchars
8h 7m
£105–287

Exeter to Leuchars by train

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8h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 554.8 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Leuchars 6 times a week. Tickets cost £220–750 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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