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Compare all timetables for the bus from Exeter to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Exeter to Edinburgh from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today
$78
tomorrow
$78
Saturday
$60
Sunday
$61
Monday
$42
Tuesday
$56
Wednesday
$66

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 17h 15m 3:15 AM Exeter Bus Station 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $78
National Express 17h 5m 3:25 AM Exeter Honiton Road 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $78
National Express 16h 50m 2:05 AM Exeter Bus Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $86
FlixBus 16h 25m 1:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $93
FlixBus 20h 38m 1:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 9:48 PM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $97

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 30m 6:15 AM Exeter Bus Station 8:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $78
National Express 14h 20m 6:25 AM Exeter Honiton Road 8:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $78
FlixBus 15h 5m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 8:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $83
FlixBus 19h 8m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:18 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $83
FlixBus 19h 14m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:24 PM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $83

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 19h 8m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:18 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $60
FlixBus 19h 14m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:24 PM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $60
FlixBus 15h 5m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 8:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $61
National Express 16h 50m 2:05 AM Exeter Bus Station 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $82
National Express 16h 45m 2:10 AM Exeter Honiton Road 6:55 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $82

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 45m 6:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 8:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $61
National Express 13h 35m 6:40 AM Exeter Honiton Road 8:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $61
FlixBus 19h 8m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:18 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $83
FlixBus 15h 5m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 8:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $83
FlixBus 19h 14m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:24 PM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $83

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 14h 15m 6:15 AM Exeter Bus Station 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $42
National Express 14h 5m 6:25 AM Exeter Honiton Road 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $42
FlixBus 15h 5m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 8:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $55
FlixBus 19h 8m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:18 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $56
FlixBus 19h 14m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:24 PM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $56

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 5m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 8:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $56
FlixBus 19h 14m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:24 PM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $57
FlixBus 19h 8m 5:10 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:18 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $57
National Express 17h 15m 3:15 AM Exeter Bus Station 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $71
National Express 17h 5m 3:25 AM Exeter Honiton Road 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $71

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 25m 1:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $66
FlixBus 20h 33m 1:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 9:43 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $67
FlixBus 20h 38m 1:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 9:48 PM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $67
National Express 17h 15m 3:15 AM Exeter Bus Station 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $71
National Express 17h 5m 3:25 AM Exeter Honiton Road 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $71

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Exeter to Edinburgh is $41 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Exeter and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Exeter and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Exeter to Edinburgh. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Exeter and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 64 buses from Exeter to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Exeter and Edinburgh, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Exeter to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 16 times every day by bus from Exeter to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh starting from $41!

Cheapest Bus $41
Fastest Bus 13h 35m
Earliest Bus 1:10 AM
Latest Bus 5:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 16 Ø
Distance 362.1 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Exeter to Edinburgh

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Exeter for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
$71
Friday 12/05
$73
Saturday 12/06
$58
Sunday 12/07
$61
Monday 12/08
$55
Tuesday 12/09
$56
Wednesday 12/10
$66
Thursday 12/11
$62
Friday 12/12
$49
Saturday 12/13
$73
Sunday 12/14
$45
Monday 12/15
$49
Tuesday 12/16
$45
Wednesday 12/17
$45
Thursday 12/18
$68
Friday 12/19
$66
Saturday 12/20
$74
Sunday 12/21
$66
Monday 12/22
$78
Tuesday 12/23
$81
Wednesday 12/24
$56
Thursday 12/25
$118
Friday 12/26
$113
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Exeter to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $42, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Exeter to Edinburgh. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $62.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Exeter to Edinburgh, with $42. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $62.

How to save money travelling from Exeter to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Exeter to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Exeter to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Exeter to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Exeter to Edinburgh from our users.

National Express from Exeter to Edinburgh

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Exeter to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price $42
Fastest Bus 13h 35m
Earliest Bus 2:05 AM
Last Bus 5:15 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Exeter and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Exeter and Edinburgh.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Exeter to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Exeter to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Exeter to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Exeter to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Exeter to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Exeter to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Exeter Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $41 and takes 14h 15m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Exeter to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $41 and $132. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Exeter to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Exeter to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Exeter to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Exeter to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 13h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $61. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Exeter to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Exeter starts at 1:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Exeter to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Exeter for Edinburgh starts at 5:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Exeter Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Exeter to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Exeter and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Exeter to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Exeter Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Exeter Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Exeter to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Exeter to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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