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Exeter to Edinburgh train route details

First train
First train
01:07
Last train
Last train
16:27
Departure city
Departure city
Exeter
Arrival city
Arrival city
Edinburgh
Journey time
Journey time
6h 51m
Distance
Distance
583 km
Price
Price
€74.17*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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15:15
7h 25m, 2 change
Exeter St Davids
22:40
Edinburgh (Waverley)
LNERGreat Western Railway
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15:23
8h 16m, 3 change
Exeter St Davids
23:39
Edinburgh (Waverley)
CrossCountryLNER
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18:27
15h 14m, 3 change
Exeter St Davids
09:41
+1
Edinburgh (Waverley)
CrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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19:28
14h 13m, 4 change
Exeter St Davids
09:41
+1
Edinburgh (Waverley)
LNR & WMR
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19:28
14h 51m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
10:19
+1
Edinburgh (Waverley)
CrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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19:56
11h 34m, 2 change
Exeter St Davids
07:30
+1
Paris
Caledonian SleeperGreat Western Railway
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Ticket prices for Exeter to Edinburgh typically cost around €74.17, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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Group travel deals

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