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Exeter to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train
First train
17:15
Last train
Last train
21:09
Departure city
Departure city
Exeter
Arrival city
Arrival city
Edinburgh
Journey time
Journey time
6h 51m
Distance
Distance
363 miles
Price
Price
€33.78*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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17:15
7h 27m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
00:42
+1
Waverley
Great Western RailwayLumo
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17:29
13h 46m, 3 change
Exeter Central
07:15
+1
Waverley
South Western Railway
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17:52
11h 50m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
05:42
+1
By Bus or Tram
Great Western RailwayCaledonian Sleeper
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18:27
14h 5m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
08:32
+1
Waverley
CrossCountryLNER
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19:27
14h 13m, 2 change
Exeter St Davids
09:40
+1
Waverley
CrossCountry
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19:27
14h 51m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
10:18
+1
Paris
CrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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How to book cheap train tickets from Exeter to Edinburgh

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Season tickets for frequent travelers

Regular commuters traveling between Exeter and Edinburgh - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by traveling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.
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Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Exeter to Edinburgh when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

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