Edinburgh to Exeter: Road Trip Guide & Distance

361.9 miles 582.5 km · straight line
439.4 miles actual route 707.2 km · driving distance
8h 27min estimated drive time
£67 - £82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from Exeter?

The distance from Edinburgh to Exeter is 361.9 miles (582.5 km) as the crow flies. Exeter is located S of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 439.4 miles, taking about 8h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edinburgh and Exeter. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Edinburgh to Exeter

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 27min £67 - £82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 8min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 2min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edinburgh & Exeter

Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m elevation
Exeter
50.72°N, 3.53°W
Europe/London
24m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM