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Compare train, bus, and flight for Exeter to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, while a flight costs an average of $263.
Distance: 361 miles (582 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$233 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $263 Average price | $200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 42m Average total duration 14h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Exeter to Edinburgh
Compare the available ways to get from Exeter to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Edinburgh:
A bus is $138 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Edinburgh costing on average $233.
A bus is $168 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Edinburgh costing on average $263.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 14h 42m.
You'll arrive about 1h 1m sooner (7h 8m by train vs 8h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $233 compared to roughly $200 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Edinburgh
How to get from Exeter to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:15 AM 17h10 Exeter 7:25 PM Edinburgh $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:15 AM 17h10 Exeter 7:25 PM Edinburgh $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:55 PM 15h10 Exeter 8:05 AM Edinburgh $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:15 AM 17h10 Exeter 8:25 PM Edinburgh $70 1 One-way 0 transfers1:10 AM 16h25 Exeter 5:35 PM Edinburgh $71 1 One-way 0 transfers3:55 PM 15h10 Exeter 7:05 AM Edinburgh $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Edinburgh:
A bus is $138 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Edinburgh costing on average $233.
A bus is $168 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Edinburgh costing on average $263.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 14h 42m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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