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

The cheapest way to get from South West to Scotland is to bus via Bristol which costs £45 - £90 and takes 13h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from South West to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs £160 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between South West and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from South West to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Phone Box and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station and Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.

Is there a direct train between South West and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from South West to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Crediton and arriving at Glasgow Central via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from South West to Scotland?

The distance between South West and Scotland is 384 miles. The road distance is 442.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from South West to Scotland without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 48m and costs £170 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from South West to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South West to Scotland bus from?

South West to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

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

South West to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from South West to Scotland?

The best way to get from South West to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs £160 - £400. Alternatively, you can train via Birmingham, which costs £170 - £310 and takes 8h 48m, you could also bus via Bristol, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 13h 56m.

Where does the South West to Scotland bus arrive?

South West to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the South West to Scotland train arrive?

South West to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from South West to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between South West to Scotland is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from South West to Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Scotland.

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

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Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2h 51m
£162–399
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
13h 56m
£48–89
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
8h 48m
£175–310
Drive 440.1 mi
1. Drive from South West to Glasgowcar 440.1 mi
7h 15m
£108–156
Line 678 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Phone Box to Clifton Placebus
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
5h 21m
Line 678 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Phone Box to Clifton Placebus
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 34m
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
10h 39m
£240–360
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
15h 32m
£69–120

South West to Scotland by bus and train

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Distance: 381.7 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

Loganair flies from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from South West to Glasgow Central via Crediton, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 8h 48m.

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