Exeter to Edinburgh bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Exeter to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$73

Average price

$156

Fastest journey

13 h 50 m

Average duration

14 h 50 m

Buses per day

20

Distance

582 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Exeter to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNX101 · NX183
06:30AM14h00
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
08:30PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$731One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX101 · NX183
06:40AM13h50
Exeter, Honiton Road
08:30PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$731One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX101 · NX180
05:15PM14h50
Exeter, Honiton Road
08:05AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$991One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
01:10AM20h25
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
09:35PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
$1251One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:30PM17h55
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
06:25AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$1371One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Exeter to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €121.

Distance: 361 miles (581 km)

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Flight

€53

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Cheapest

€187

Average price

€204

Average price

14h 43m

Average total duration

14h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 29m

Average total duration

7h 59m

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30m

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4h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 34m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Exeter to Edinburgh Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:10AM
Arrival Time
09:05PM
Duration
19h55
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$97
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:05AM
Arrival Time
06:55PM
Duration
16h50
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$87
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:10AM
Arrival Time
06:55PM
Duration
16h45
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$87
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
08:30PM
Duration
14h00
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:40AM
Arrival Time
08:30PM
Duration
13h50
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:45AM
Arrival Time
08:15PM
Duration
13h30
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$70
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:55AM
Arrival Time
08:15PM
Duration
13h20
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$70
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
06:25AM
Duration
17h55
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$105
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:55PM
Arrival Time
06:50AM
Duration
13h55
Departure days
Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$115
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:05PM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
15h00
Departure days
Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$79
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:10PM
Arrival Time
08:15AM
Duration
15h05
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$103
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:15PM
Arrival Time
08:05AM
Duration
14h50
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$66
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:10PM
Arrival Time
05:35PM
Duration
21h25
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$94

Live departures

Exeter to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, July 17
Last updated at 9:53 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
20h38
8:48 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
20h44
8:54 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
16h25
4:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
20h33
8:43 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
20h25
8:35 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South2 transfers
national_expressNX406 · NX5911:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
16h50
5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX406 · NX5911:10 AM Exeter, Honiton Road
16h45
5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX101 · NX183
Delayed
3:55 PM 5:30 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
14h00
7:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX101 · NX1835:40 AM Exeter, Honiton Road
13h50
7:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
20h59
8:29 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
20h33
8:03 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
17h55
5:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
20h45
8:15 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
20h51
8:21 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
15h05
7:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
19h14
11:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
18h31
10:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
19h08
11:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)2 transfers
national_expressNX101 · NX180
On time
4:15 PM Exeter, Honiton Road
14h50
7:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
21h25
4:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Exeter to Edinburgh

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Buses from Exeter to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 14h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
361 miles (581 km)
Average bus duration
14h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
$37 (€30)
Buses per day
7
Fastest bus
13h 30m
First bus
01:05
Last bus
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus from Exeter to Edinburgh

Find the best buses between Exeter and Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners National Express and FlixBus from $27 (€22). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between Exeter and Edinburgh, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from Exeter to Edinburgh with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 13 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: $51
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

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