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 £65 - £140 and takes 16h 44m.

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 55m and costs £75 - £240.

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, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.

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 43m.

How far is it from Inverness to Exeter?

The distance between Inverness and Exeter is 488 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 Wolverhampton which takes 11h 43m and costs £240 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Exeter?

The best way to get from Inverness to Exeter is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can train via Wolverhampton, which costs £240 - £450 and takes 11h 43m, you could also bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 16h 44m.

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 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 59m to drive from Inverness to Exeter.

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

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

Book your Inverness to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Exeter
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT)plane INV - EXT
5h 51m
£146–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
16h 44m
£67–132
Train via Wolverhampton
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 43m
£242–444
Drive 591 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Exetercar 591 mi
9h 59m
£144–208
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport 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 55m
£78–233
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 42m
£110–306
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 8m
£113–328
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
£126–299
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
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 Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 26m
£100–276
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
£301–514
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 13m
£195–352

Inverness to Exeter by train

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11h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 485.1 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

Loganair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Exeter St Davids via Haymarket, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 11h 43m.

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