Edinburgh to Exeter train
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Train schedule Edinburgh to Exeter
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Exeter
Fastest Journey
8 h 4 m
Average
8 h 8 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
582 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Edinburgh for Exeter every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Exeter
 | Distance | 360 miles (581 km) |
 | Average train duration | 8 h 4 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £115 (€129) |
 | Train frequency | 10 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country |
Trains from Edinburgh to Exeter cover the 360 miles (581 km) long journey taking on average 8 h 4 min with our travel partners like London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £114, but the average price of train tickets is £115. Travellers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Exeter St Davids.
Train companies: CrossCountry trains Edinburgh to Exeter
Travel from Edinburgh to Exeter from £114 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Exeter from Edinburgh you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Enjoy a smooth and easy journey from Edinburgh to Exeter with CrossCountry! As an official travel partner of CrossCountry, Omio can help you search current train timetables from CrossCountry, compare the best routes from Edinburgh to Exeter as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable CrossCountry Edinburgh to Exeter train ticket available today. If you search for CrossCountry tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a queue at the train station in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way train between Edinburgh and Exeter on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 360 miles (581 km) journey to Exeter from Edinburgh with ease and comfort on a train with CrossCountry.
CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Exeter train information:
- Average Duration: 8 h 24 min
- CrossCountry frequency: 7 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to Exeter
There are a few train stations in Edinburgh to start your route from including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park. In Exeter you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Exeter St Davids, Exeter Central and Exeter St Thomas.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Exeter St Davids.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (659 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Exeter St Davids, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
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