Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£89
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£204
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
7 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
7 h 13 m
Trains on 18 Sept
22
Distance
581 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around £204 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 22 trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD), including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 581 km distance in an average of 7 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G01166
G80097+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
W34770
C02046+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
G14988
C02070+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
W34848
G80073+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
G14987
G08175+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
G14982
G08180+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
W34808
G08186+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
W34813
G80073+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
G14987
G80055+
W34824+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London PaddingtonOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £98, while a flight costs an average of £196.
Distance: 581 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£186 Average Price | £98 Average Price Cheapest | £196 Average Price | £149 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 43m Average total duration 14h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD):
A coach is £88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average £186.
A coach is £98 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average £196.
Other travel options to Exeter St Davids (EXD) take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Coach takes on average 14h 13m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (7h 6m by train vs 7h 45m by car). Tickets start at around £186 compared to roughly £149 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G08170+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14979 | 5:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h30 | 13:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
W29862 | 6:02 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h42 | 13:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G25687+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14982 | 6:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h46 | 14:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G08175+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14982 | 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h12 | 14:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
W29868 | 7:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h41 | 14:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08180+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34809 | 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h12 | 15:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
W29873 | 8:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h36 | 15:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G25682+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34814 | 8:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h46 | 16:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G08186+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34814 | 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h12 | 16:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G01148 | On time 9:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h39 | 16:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80049+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34819 | 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h15 | 17:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
W29884 | 10:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h41 | 17:46 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34060+ G01150 | On time 10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h17 | 18:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
G80055+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34823 | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h15 | 18:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G01153 | 11:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h39 | 18:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G25697+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34827 | 11:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h38 | 19:03 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G80061+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34830 | 12:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h15 | 19:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G01154 | 12:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h45 | 19:50 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80067+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34836 | 13:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h12 | 20:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G01161_G66477 | 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h42 | 20:47 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80073+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34842 | 14:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h14 | 21:14 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
W29909 | 14:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h41 | 21:45 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02046+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14988 | 14:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h59 | 22:29 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G01166 | 15:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h38 | 22:42 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02070+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ W34848 | 16:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h32 | 23:32 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
W34268+ G15197 · GW145200+ W44838 | 16:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 10h18 | 3:10 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £82 but you can travel from only £56 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 17:00. The fastest train covers the 581 km distance in 6h 32m.
Distance 581 km |
Average train duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £82 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 32m |
First train 5:02 |
Last train 17:00 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter St Davids (EXD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davids station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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