There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exeter by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
3h 49m£99–266Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 24m£70–198Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 45m£220–340Drive 438.1 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exetercar 438.1 mi
7h 28m£109–158Fly Edinburgh Airport 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
4h 31m£74–186Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
4h 48m£123–278Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 13m£112–225Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 55m£146–295
Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exeter is to fly and train which costs £70 - £190 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exeter is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs £95 - £270.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Exeter is 375 miles. The road distance is 440.6 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £220 - £340.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exeter, including transfers.
Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exeter is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs £95 - £270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £220 - £340 and takes 7h 45m.
Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exeter is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exeter.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Exeter, England?
Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davids every 3 hours. Tickets cost £220–340 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
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- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £220–340
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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