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
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.
It's difficult to get from Exeter to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
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)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€53 Average price Cheapest | €187 Average price | €204 Average price |
14h 43m Average total duration 14h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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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 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 20h38 | 8:48 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 20h44 | 8:54 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 16h25 | 4:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 20h33 | 8:43 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 20h25 | 8:35 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 16h50 | 5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:10 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 16h45 | 5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 3:55 PM 5:30 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 14h00 | 7:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:40 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 13h50 | 7:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 20h59 | 8:29 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 20h33 | 8:03 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 17h55 | 5:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 20h45 | 8:15 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 20h51 | 8:21 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 15h05 | 7:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 19h14 | 11:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 18h31 | 10:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 19h08 | 11:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 4:15 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 14h50 | 7:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 21h25 | 4:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
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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 |
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.
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