Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Exeter to Edinburgh?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Exeter to Edinburgh: National Express Assistance Priority seating Accessible toilets. FlixBus Assistance Priority boarding Wheelchair-accessible buses.

What are the best sights in Edinburgh?

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Edinburgh are: Edinburgh Castle, a historic fortress offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Crown Jewels Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano providing hiking trails and a vantage point over Edinburgh The Royal Mile, a historic street connecting Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, lined with shops and landmarks Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, featuring beautiful gardens and historic architecture The National Museum of Scotland, a museum showcasing Scottish history, culture, and natural history through diverse exhibits.

What are the best things to do in Edinburgh?

The best things to do in Edinburgh include: Explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket, a historic marketplace with pubs, shops, and street performances Enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults of Edinburgh Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, known for its diverse range of shows Visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, offering beautiful landscapes and plant collections Discover the hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh depends on the bus providers: National Express You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee. FlixBus You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Exeter to Edinburgh?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh: National Express Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage. FlixBus One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Can I book additional luggage for the bus from Exeter to Edinburgh?

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh: National Express 10€ per additional bag. FlixBus Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Can I bring my pet on board the bus from Exeter to Edinburgh?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Exeter to Edinburgh. The following conditions apply: FlixBus Small pets in carriers allowed Guide dogs travel for free.

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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

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.

NX101 · NX183

06:30AM14h00

Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court

08:30PMEdinburgh, Bus Station

$731One-way

1 transfer

NX101 · NX183

06:40AM13h50

Exeter, Honiton Road

08:30PMEdinburgh, Bus Station

$731One-way

1 transfer

NX101 · NX180

05:15PM14h50

Exeter, Honiton Road

08:05AMEdinburgh, Bus Station

$991One-way

1 transfer

FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus

01:10AM20h25

Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court

09:35PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South

$1251One-way

2 transfers

FlixBus · 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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Most popular Bus	Train	Flight
€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
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Exeter to Edinburgh Bus Timetables

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Departure days	Cheapest 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

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	20h38	8:48 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	20h44	8:54 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus	12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	16h25	4:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	20h33	8:43 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	12:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	20h25	8:35 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	2 transfers
NX406 · NX591	1:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	16h50	5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 transfer
NX406 · NX591	1:10 AM Exeter, Honiton Road	16h45	5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 transfer
NX101 · NX183	Delayed 3:55 PM 5:30 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	14h00	7:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 transfer
NX101 · NX183	5:40 AM Exeter, Honiton Road	13h50	7:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	20h59	8:29 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	20h33	8:03 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus	11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	17h55	5:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	20h45	8:15 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	11:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	20h51	8:21 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus	4:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	15h05	7:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	4:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	19h14	11:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	4:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	18h31	10:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	4:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	19h08	11:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	2 transfers
NX101 · NX180	On time 4:15 PM Exeter, Honiton Road	14h50	7:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	7:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court	21h25	4:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	2 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

Fastest bus

13h 30m

First bus

01:05

Last bus

23:40

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

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Exeter to Edinburgh bus information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 15 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $27

FAQs: Bus from Exeter to Edinburgh

FAQs: Take the bus from Exeter to Edinburgh with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Exeter to Edinburgh.

Cheap bus tickets from Exeter to Edinburgh can start from as little as $40 (€32) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Exeter to Edinburgh is $75 (€61); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Exeter to Edinburgh bus travel time is 13 h 45 min for the 360 mile (581 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Exeter to Edinburgh leaves at 1: 10AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Exeter to Edinburgh leaves at 5: 25PM.

There are 6 buses a day from Exeter to Edinburgh which require at least one change with National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

Take the Exeter to Edinburgh bus with National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the route between Exeter and Edinburgh as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Exeter to Edinburgh by bus is November.

You have options as you can travel to Edinburgh from Exeter 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Exeter to Edinburgh:

National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Exeter to Edinburgh for bus companies National Express and FlixBus.

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Edinburgh are:

Edinburgh Castle, a historic fortress offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Crown Jewels
Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano providing hiking trails and a vantage point over Edinburgh
The Royal Mile, a historic street connecting Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, lined with shops and landmarks
Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, featuring beautiful gardens and historic architecture
The National Museum of Scotland, a museum showcasing Scottish history, culture, and natural history through diverse exhibits.

The best things to do in Edinburgh include:

Explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket, a historic marketplace with pubs, shops, and street performances
Enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults of Edinburgh
Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, known for its diverse range of shows
Visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, offering beautiful landscapes and plant collections
Discover the hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus providers National Express and FlixBus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh depends on the bus providers:

National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Exeter to Edinburgh, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Exeter to Edinburgh.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh:

National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh: