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 £60 - £130 and takes 16h 41m.

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 5h 9m and costs £65 - £230.

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 Inverness Union Street and arriving at Exeter via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

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 53m.

How far is it from Inverness to Exeter?

The distance between Inverness and Exeter is 487 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 53m and costs £240 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 Inverness 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 fly which takes 6h 1m and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can train via London, which costs £240 - £400 and takes 10h 53m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Inverness to Exeter bus arrive?

Inverness to Exeter bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn 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 54m to drive from Inverness to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Inverness to Exeter - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Inverness to Exeter by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Exeter
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT)plane INV - EXT
6h 1m
£146–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
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 Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
16h 41m
£61–123
Train via London
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 53m
£244–394
Drive 590.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Exetercar 590.6 mi
9h 54m
£144–207
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
5h 9m
£66–227
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 13m
£103–286
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 59m
£104–315
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 22m
£88–249
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 48m
£125–283
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 49m
£154–337
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
£300–523
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham Internationaltrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
15h 37m
£138–247

Inverness to Exeter by train and subway

7Weekly Services

10h 53mAverage Duration

£244Cheapest Price

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Distance: 484.6 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

Loganair, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily. Alternatively, 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 53m.

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