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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Exeter to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Exeter to Edinburgh

Cheapest
7 h 30 min
Car
706 km.
from $38
Fastest
1 h 22 min
Plane
Other
4 h 15 min
Train, Plane
580 km.
from $137.01
5 h 9 min
Train, Plane
580 km.
from $164.73
6 h 11 min
Train, Plane
580 km.
from $294.02
5 h 44 min
Train, Plane
580 km.
from $246.90
7 h 40 min
580 km.
from $441.43
10 h 46 min
580 km.
from $296.57

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$1,392.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$227.84

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Exeter to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$443.02
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Exeter to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Bristol Bond St to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$151.89–$367.08

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.90–$120.25
Train from Salisbury to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$50.63
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$177.21

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Exeter to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.24–$54.43
Bus from Birmingham to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$151.89
Train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,012.62
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$316.44

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$139.24
Train from Salisbury to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$45.57

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$139.24

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs $86.96 - $282.61 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Exeter to Edinburgh?

The distance between Exeter and Edinburgh is 654 km. The road distance is 706.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $260.87 - $869.57 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Exeter to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Edinburgh train from?

Exeter to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or fly from Exeter to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Exeter to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $260.87 - $869.57 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Exeter to Edinburgh train arrive?

Exeter to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Edinburgh is 706 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Exeter to Edinburgh.

Which airlines fly from Exeter Airport to Edinburgh Airport Airport?

Loganair offers flights from Exeter Airport to Edinburgh Airport Airport.

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

Book your Exeter to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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