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Exeter to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train
First train
22:43
Last train
Last train
22:43
Departure city
Departure city
Exeter
Arrival city
Arrival city
Edinburgh
Journey time
Journey time
6h 51m
Distance
Distance
363 miles
Price
Price
€38.00*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper

What are the next train times from Exeter to Edinburgh?

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22:43
13h 37m, 2 change
Exeter St Davids
12:20
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Waverley
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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05:52
7h 46m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
13:38
Waverley
Great Western RailwayLNER
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06:25
7h 7m, 2 change
Exeter St Davids
13:32
Waverley
CrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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06:25
7h 45m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
14:10
Waverley
CrossCountry
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06:52
7h 35m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
14:27
Waverley
Great Western RailwayLNER
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07:20
6h 59m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
14:19
Paris
CrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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Typical ticket prices between Exeter and Edinburgh are around €38.00, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

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Mon27Apr
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Wed29Apr
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