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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Musselburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 13h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Musselburgh is to fly and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at High Street via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.

How far is it from Exeter to Musselburgh?

The distance between Exeter and Musselburgh is 514 miles. The road distance is 439.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs £65 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Exeter to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Musselburgh bus from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Exeter to Musselburgh is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs £65 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 13h 8m.

Where does the Exeter to Musselburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Musselburgh is 440 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Exeter to Musselburgh.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 2388+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

Exeter to Musselburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Musselburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 12m
£68–577
Bus
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
13h 8m
£34–94
Drive 437 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Musselburgh437 mi
7h 23m
£109–157
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
5h 17m
£58–153
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 35m
£111–297
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Leopold Place to High Street
4h 38m
£94–247
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 36m
£63–213
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
6h 11m
£63–237
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
7h 17m
£124–272
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 12m
£104–281
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
7h 28m
£96–265

Exeter to Musselburgh by train and bus

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8h 12mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511.1 mi
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Musselburgh, 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 High Street via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 13h 8m.

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