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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Scotland is to bus via Bristol which costs £27 - £65 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Scotland is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs £75 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Exeter to Scotland?

The distance between Exeter and Scotland is 412 miles. The road distance is 443 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Scotland without a car is to train via Preston which takes 7h 47m and costs £60 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Exeter to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Scotland bus from?

Exeter to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Scotland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Scotland?

The best way to get from Exeter to Scotland is to train via Preston which takes 7h 47m and costs £60 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 12h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £250 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Exeter to Scotland bus arrive?

Exeter to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Scotland is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Exeter to Scotland.

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

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Scotland 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 6m
£32–116
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
12h 25m
£28–61
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
7h 47m
£62–325
Drive 440.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Glasgowcar 440.4 mi
7h 13m
£108–155
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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
4h 23m
£43–131
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
3h 39m
£78–244
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
5h 7m
£46–211
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 41m
£94–408
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
5h 10m
£80–221
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 48m
£65–300
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 / ...
13h 5m
£35–84

Exeter to Scotland by train

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Distance: 409.4 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Newhall St in around 12h 25m.

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