What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to South West?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to South West is to drive which costs £100 - £160 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to South West?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to South West is to train and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs £120 - £310.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and South West?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to South West. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Crediton via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to South West?

The distance between Edinburgh and South West is 519 miles. The road distance is 441.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to South West without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to South West without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £290 - £410.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to South West?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Edinburgh to South West, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to South West train from?

Edinburgh to South West train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to South West train arrive?

Edinburgh to South West train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to South West?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to South West is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Edinburgh to South West.

Where can I stay near South West?

There are 1553+ hotels available in South West.

Edinburgh to South West - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to South West by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 22m
£290–403
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 4m
£74–211
Drive 438.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to South Westcar 438.6 mi
7h 33m
£107–155
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, line 679 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the bus from Prison to Creedy Bridgebus
5h 58m
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
11h 43m
£177–336
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 678 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from St Davids Station to Phone Boxbus
6h 20m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
6h 49m
£126–301
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 4m
£130–236

Edinburgh to South West by train and bus

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11h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 516.3 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and South West, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davids every 3 hours. Tickets cost £270–390 and the journey takes 7h 39m.

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