The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£128
Fastest journey
7 h 37 m
Average duration
7 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
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 £128 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Exeter St Davids (EXD) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 581 km distance in an average of 7 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 38 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £122.
Distance: 581 km
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£118 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price |
7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h38 | 12:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h37 | 14:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Distance 581 km |
Average train duration 7h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 15m |
First train 05:06 |
Last train 09:54 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsCrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Exeter St Davids (EXD)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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