There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to South West by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
3h 55m£160–364Drive 438.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to South Westcar 438.6 mi
7h 33m£107–154Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 28m£293–404Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 678 bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Clifton Place to Phone Boxbus
6h 28mTrain to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
4h 41m£188–370Train 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
11h 43m£176–331
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to South West is to drive which costs £100 - £160 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to South West is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs £160 - £370.
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 28m.
The distance between Edinburgh and South West is 384 miles. The road distance is 441.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to South West without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs £290 - £410.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Edinburgh to South West, including transfers.
Edinburgh to South West train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to South West is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs £160 - £370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £290 - £410 and takes 8h 28m.
Edinburgh to South West train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to South West is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Edinburgh to South West.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and South West, 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 £270–380 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
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £270–380
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01363 82200
- Website
- MD Coaches
Bus from Clifton Place to Phone Box
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- MD Coaches
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