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How to get fromEdinburgh to Sidmouthby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sidmouth by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the bus from Waitrose to All Saints Churchbus bus
    5h 6m
    £98–266

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Clifton Place to Cheeke Streetbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to All Saints Churchbus bus
    6h 54m
    £74–205

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    9h 14m
    £232–340

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    16h 10m
    £83–137

  5. Drive  434.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sidmouthcar car 434.8 mi
    7h 39m
    £108–156

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Clifton Place to Cheeke Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to All Saints Churchbus bus
    6h 13m
    £76–190

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    3. Take the bus from Waitrose to All Saints Churchbus bus
    5h 53m
    £124–282

Edinburgh to Sidmouth by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sidmouth, England?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St David Street to Triangle via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 16h 10m.

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