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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 prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 $41, and a flight costs an average of $183.
Distance: 361 miles (582 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$186 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 42m Average total duration 14h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Edinburgh:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Edinburgh costing on average $65 (€52).
A bus is $141 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Edinburgh costing on average $183 (€148).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 13h 35m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 14 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.
- 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 CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, LNER, Lumo, 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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