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 £70 - £150 and takes 13h 27m.

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 4h 51m and costs £75 - £210.

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 32m.

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 32m and costs £200 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 32m and costs £200 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 13h 27m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £250 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Irvine to Exeter bus arrive?

Irvine to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street 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 34m 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 Bampfylde Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street and Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

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
4h 51m
£76–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
13h 27m
£71–143
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 32m
£200–318
Drive 444.1 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Exetercar 444.1 mi
7h 34m
£109–158
Fly Glasgow Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Exeter (EXT)plane GLA - EXT
5h 56m
£103–248
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
5h 17m
£99–248
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to 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
5h 57m
£89–217
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 36m
£132–246
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 9m
£102–286
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
11h 4m
£304–437
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 23m
£194–375

Irvine to Exeter by train

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Distance: 425.7 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Bampfylde Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Lordswood Road in around 13h 27m.

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