How to travel from Exeter to Edinburgh

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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 €34. 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 €34, and a flight costs an average of €125.

Distance: 361 miles (582 km)

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€59

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€190

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€203

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14h 43m

Average total duration

14h 13m

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30m

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8h 29m

Average total duration

7h 59m

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4h 34m

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1h 34m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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CrossCountry

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Azul

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from Exeter to Edinburgh

How to get from Exeter to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Exeter to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
05:30AM14h15
Exeter
07:45PMEdinburgh
$951One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
05:30AM14h15
Exeter
07:45PMEdinburgh
$951One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
05:30AM14h15
Exeter
07:45PMEdinburgh
$951One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:10PM15h05
Exeter
07:15AMEdinburgh
$951One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:15PM14h50
Exeter
07:05AMEdinburgh
$1181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Exeter to Edinburgh.

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There are 3 options to travel between Exeter and Edinburgh including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Edinburgh:

A bus is $81 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Edinburgh costing on average $123 (€98).

A bus is $115 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Edinburgh costing on average $157 (€125).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 56m.

Bus takes on average 13h 30m.

The distance from Exeter to Edinburgh is approximately 361 miles (582 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Edinburgh:
  • Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with Azul to go to Edinburgh by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Exeter to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Azul.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
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