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 £80 - £170 and takes 16h 3m.

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 46m and costs £75 - £230.

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 Street and Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

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 52m.

How far is it from Inverness to Exeter?

The distance between Inverness and Exeter is 755 miles. The road distance is 594.5 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 52m and costs £260 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 10h 52m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

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 52m and costs £260 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 16h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £140 - £350 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Inverness to Exeter bus arrive?

Inverness to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 59m to drive from Inverness to Exeter.

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

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

There are 11 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 Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
10h 52m
£264–411
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 46m
£76–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
16h 3m
£85–162
Drive 591 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Exetercar 591 mi
9h 59m
£145–210
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT)plane INV - EXT
6h 57m
£146–343
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
£300–518
Train via Crewe
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 10m
£219–387
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 8m
£142–336
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport 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
6h 12m
£139–424
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
7h 51m
£120–318
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 31m
£131–309

Inverness to Exeter by train and subway

7Weekly Services

10h 52mAverage Duration

£264Cheapest Price

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Distance: 750.6 mi
Duration: 10h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Lordswood Road in around 16h 3m.

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