There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Exeter
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2h 29m£86–220Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
13h 39m£62–129Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 55m£198–320Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Exeter442.4 mi
7h 28mDrive 442.4 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exetercar 442.4 mi
7h 28m£108–156Fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3h 3m£68–171Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 19m£280–400Train #2
- Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
12h 3m£191–362
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 13h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs £85 - £220.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Exeter via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Haymarket, Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Exeter is 368 miles. The road distance is 445 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 55m and costs £190 - £320.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can train via Wolverhampton, which costs £190 - £320 and takes 8h 55m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 13h 39m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Exeter, England?
Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Exeter St Davids via Haymarket, Haymarket, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120–240
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £85–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £95–170
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £270–390
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £7–15
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Exeter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.