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Exeter to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train
First train
21:14
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

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21:14
12h 43m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
09:57
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Waverley
Great Western RailwayLumo
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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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Fares from Exeter to Edinburgh usually average around €38.00, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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How to book cheap train tickets from Exeter to Edinburgh

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Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you travel between Exeter and Edinburgh on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.
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Split Tickets discount

It might seem unusual, but buying several cheaper tickets for different sections of your journey can result in substantial savings - and you won't need to move seats at all. Even better, Trip.com automatically finds and arranges these split tickets for you, so there's no complicated planning required.
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Book in advance

Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Exeter to Edinburgh. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.
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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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