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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Exeter is to bus via Birmingham which costs £45 - £130 and takes 17h 55m.

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 40m and costs £40 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

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 King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Inverness to Exeter?

The distance between Inverness and Exeter is 755 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 London which takes 10h 54m and costs £180 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 10h 54m 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 Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Exeter train from?

Inverness to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), 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 London which takes 10h 54m and costs £180 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £160 - £290 and takes 18h 54m.

Where does the Inverness to Exeter bus arrive?

Inverness to Exeter bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Exeter train arrive?

Inverness to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Exeter is 594 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Inverness to Exeter.

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

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Inverness to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's CrossInverness - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
10h 54m
£184–238
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4h 40m
£42–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
15h 25m
Drive 590.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Exeter590.6 mi
9h 48m
£145–209
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT)INV - EXT
18h 54m
£167–283
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
12h 6m
£83–679
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus StationM10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
17h 55m
£49–128
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
5h 47m
£125–406
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
7h 27m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
8h 3m

Inverness to Exeter by train and subway

7Weekly Services

10h 54mAverage Duration

£184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 750.7 mi
Duration: 10h 54m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Exeter St Davids via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 15h 25m.

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