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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Woolacombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 32m
    £252–424

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Ukxn10
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    17h 8m
    £79–161

  3. Drive  458 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Woolacombecar car 458 mi
    8h 24m
    £114–164

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus, line 31 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to St James' Place Gardensbus bus
    5. Take the bus from St James' Place Gardens to Sandsbus bus
    9h 14m

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train, bus, line 31 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to St James' Place Gardensbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St James' Place Gardens to Sandsbus bus
    9h 2m

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h
    £87–225

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 57m
    £126–254

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 30m
    £110–265

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    11h 36m
    £152–336

Edinburgh to Woolacombe by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Woolacombe, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Woolacombe via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 10h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sands via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 17h 8m.

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