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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Exeter is to train and bus which costs £45 - £170 and takes 16h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Perth to Exeter?

The distance between Perth and Exeter is 407 miles. The road distance is 483.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs £65 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Perth to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Exeter bus from?

Perth to Exeter bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Exeter?

The best way to get from Perth to Exeter is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs £65 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 33m.

Where does the Perth to Exeter bus arrive?

Perth to Exeter bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Exeter train arrive?

Perth to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Perth to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Exeter is 483 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Perth to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Perth to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Perth to Exeter by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
best
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
4h 3m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5h 49m
£43–152
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh WaverleyPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
10h 16m
£66–395
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationE3
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
13h 33m
Drive 480.5 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Exeter480.5 mi
7h 53m
£120–173
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4h 58m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
6h 37m
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
10h 17m
£81–352
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
16h 53m
£45–165

Perth to Exeter by train

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Distance: 404.4 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Exeter St Davids via Edinburgh Waverley in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 13h 33m.

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