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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Plockton is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 18h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Plockton is to train and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs £80 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Plockton?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Duncraig via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.

How far is it from Exeter to Plockton?

The distance between Exeter and Plockton is 717 miles. The road distance is 622.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Plockton without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 15h 34m and costs £200 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 15h 34m to get from Exeter to Plockton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Plockton train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Plockton?

The best way to get from Exeter to Plockton is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 15h 34m and costs £200 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 18h 19m.

Where does the Exeter to Plockton train arrive?

Exeter to Plockton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Plockton?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Plockton is 623 miles. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Exeter to Plockton.

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

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

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

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraig
15h 34m
£202–407
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
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Camp Site Road End915
18h 19m
£70–134
Drive 618.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Plockton618.9 mi
10h 44m
£154–223
Fly Exeter to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)EXT - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraig
17h 17m
£187–324
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraig
15h 47m
£107–696
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraig
19h 55m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraig
8h 21m
£81–270
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 Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraig
11h 43m
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 Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Duncraig
11h 4m

Exeter to Plockton by train

25Weekly Trains

15h 34mAverage Duration

£202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 712.5 mi
Duration: 15h 34m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Duncraig via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 15h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Plockton via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Camp Site Road End in around 18h 19m.

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