How to travel from Edinburgh to Exeter

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Exeter: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Exeter from Edinburgh is by taking a bus, which costs on average $45 (€36).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Exeter:

A bus is $188 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Exeter costing on average $233 (€186).

A bus is generally $134 (€107) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $179 (€143) from Edinburgh to Exeter.

The quickest way to travel between Edinburgh and Exeter is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Exeter by bus can take on average 17 h 15 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 7 h 40 min   on average.

Exeter is approximately 360 miles (581 km) away from Edinburgh.

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Exeter is:

• Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Exeter from Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Exeter:

• Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Elder Street and arrive in Exeter, Sidmouth Road (Sowton P&R).
• Flights mostly leave from Edinburgh Airport and tend to arrive in Exeter International Airport.
• Trains most often depart from Edinburgh at Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Exeter at Exeter St Davids.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with National Express for buses to Exeter. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Edinburgh to Exeter tickets on Omio for $45 (€36).
• Loganair can take you to Exeter by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Loganair from Edinburgh to Exeter for $233 (€186).
• Travel with Cross Country to go to Exeter by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Cross Country Edinburgh to Exeter tickets on Omio for $179 (€143).

Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Exeter with the following travel companies:

• You'll find direct buses with.

Direct services to Exeter tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Before traveling from Edinburgh to Exeter, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $45 (€36) one way.
• A plane ticket for this trip costs on average $233 (€186) one way.
• A train ticket for this route is costing $179 (€143) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Edinburgh to Exeter tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.