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How to get fromExeter to Scotlandby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    3h 40m
    £97–323

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    12h
    £54–89

  3. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    7h 52m
    £161–282

  4. Drive  440.4 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Glasgowcar car 440.4 mi
    7h 13m
    £109–158

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4h 22m
    £74–180

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4h 9m
    £63–165

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    4h 41m
    £108–297

  8. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    5h 59m
    £80–254

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    5h 23m
    £72–197

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central
    8h 48m
    £240–360

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    12h 35m
    £71–123

Exeter to Scotland by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Scotland?

Loganair flies from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 7h 52m.

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