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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Exeter is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 14h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs £80 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Irvine to Exeter?

The distance between Irvine and Exeter is 428 miles. The road distance is 446.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Exeter without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 9h 29m and costs £190 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Irvine to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Exeter bus from?

Irvine to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Exeter train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Irvine to Exeter?

The best way to get from Irvine to Exeter is to train via Warrington which takes 9h 29m and costs £190 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 14h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £270 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Irvine to Exeter bus arrive?

Irvine to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Irvine to Exeter train arrive?

Irvine to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Exeter is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Irvine to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Exeter via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

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

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Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 4m
£82–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
14h 37m
£50–109
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 29m
£194–318
Drive 444.1 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Exetercar 444.1 mi
7h 33m
£109–158
Fly Glasgow Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Exeter (EXT)plane GLA - EXT
6h 18m
£98–268
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
6h 35m
£119–262
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
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
7h
£111–242
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 41m
£126–246
Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
7h 19m
£102–290
Train
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
10h 57m
£295–416
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
13h 25m
£197–373

Irvine to Exeter by train

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Distance: 425.4 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Exeter St Davids via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Exeter via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Bristol Bus Station in around 14h 37m.

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