How to travel from Dundee to Exeter, United Kingdom
The distance between Dundee and Exeter is around 678km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dundee to Exeter by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Exeter → Dundee if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£250($300)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Exeter St Davids.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£260($310)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Exeter
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dundee to Exeter by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £145 ($175) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($300).
The distance between Dundee and Exeter is around 678km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 639km (397 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Dundee and Exeter by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dundee to Exeter is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £250 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £145 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Exeter. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dundee and Exeter with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 9h 10m.
CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Dundee and Exeter. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 9h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dundee and Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Exeter. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Dundee and Exeter. The distance is around 794km (494 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Exeter is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £250 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Exeter
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 15m | £250($300) | hourly | 678km (421 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly | 3h 55m | £270($315) | hourly | 733km (455 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4hrs | £160($190) | hourly | 731km (454 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 30m | £145($175) | hourly | 792km (492 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 5h 35m | £275($330) | hourly | 846km (526 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 10m | £260($310) | 6 times a week | 906km (563 miles) |
| Train via Crewe | 11h 20m | £175($205) | once a week | 887km (551 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | £90($105) | on demand | 794km (494 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dundee and Exeter
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
South Western Railway
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Airports near Exeter
The following major airports near Exeter offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Exeter
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Exeter
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Exeter