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There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Scotland by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport

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    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    3h 37m
    £92–243

  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 - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 13m
    £49–112

  3. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    7h 44m
    £185–311

  4. Drive 440.4 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Glasgowcar car 440.4 mi
    7h 13m
    £107–154

  5. 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 1m
    £68–172

  6. 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 20m
    £81–187

  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 40m
    £110–304

  8. Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 39m
    £124–302

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central
    8h 48m
    £300–430

  10. 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 181 / ...
    13h 15m
    £92–225

Exeter to Scotland by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Scotland?

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 7h 44m.

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