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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Exeter is to bus which costs £40 - £130 and takes 16h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs £40 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Haymarket, Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Inverness to Exeter?

The distance between Inverness and Exeter is 644 miles. The road distance is 594.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Exeter without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 11h 39m and costs £140 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Inverness to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Exeter bus from?

Inverness to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Exeter train from?

Inverness to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Exeter?

The best way to get from Inverness to Exeter is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 11h 39m and costs £140 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 16h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £160 - £290 and takes 22h 43m.

Where does the Inverness to Exeter bus arrive?

Inverness to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Exeter train arrive?

Inverness to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Exeter is 594 miles. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Inverness to Exeter.

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

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Inverness to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
11h 39m
£148–525
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
16h 32m
£44–126
Drive 590.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Exetercar 590.6 mi
9h 54m
£145–209
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT)plane INV - EXT
22h 43m
£169–284
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
12h 8m
£83–680
Train #2
1. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
15h 11m
£118–226
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 48m
£44–215
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 54m
£117–435

Inverness to Exeter by train

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11h 39mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 640.4 mi
Duration: 11h 39m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Exeter St Davids via Haymarket, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 11h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 16h 32m.

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