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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£80
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£141
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
6 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
6 h 54 m
Trains on 05 Sept
25
Distance
581 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £141 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 25 trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), including 10 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 581 km distance in an average of 6 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 56 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.
G010596:277h43Exeter St Davids (EXD)14:10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£801One-way0 changes- G0107211:277h43Exeter St Davids (EXD)19:10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£801One-way0 changes
- G010658:277h40Exeter St Davids (EXD)16:07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£801One-way0 changes
- G0107010:277h42Exeter St Davids (EXD)18:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£801One-way0 changes
- G010617:277h42Exeter St Davids (EXD)15:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£801One-way0 changes
- G01068+
W337999:276h51Exeter St Davids (EXD)16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1551One-way1 change - W33753+G010617:276h53Exeter St Davids (EXD)14:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1551One-way1 change
- G01072+W3379711:276h54Exeter St Davids (EXD)18:21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1001One-way1 change
- G01084+W3379415:276h55Exeter St Davids (EXD)22:22Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1001One-way1 change
- G01079+W3379813:276h56Exeter St Davids (EXD)20:23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1001One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, while a flight costs an average of £186.
Distance: 581 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£100 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest | £186 Average Price | £150 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 0m Average total duration 13h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average £100.
A coach is £140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average £186.
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Coach takes on average 13h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 1m faster (7h 10m by train vs 8h 11m by car) and roughly £50 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£100 vs £150). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G14922+ G80247+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | Delayed 10:44 11:43Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h50 | 19:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| W34572+G80251+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 12:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h22 | 19:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G01074 | On time 12:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h38 | 20:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01074+W34292+ W85201 | On time 12:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h13 | 19:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| W34577+G80257+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 13:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h21 | 20:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G01080 | On time 13:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h42 | 21:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01080+W34289 | On time 13:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 6h57 | 20:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01083+W34291 | On time 15:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 6h54 | 22:21 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01083 | On time 15:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h40 | 23:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14926+G80272+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 15:42 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h53 | 23:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| W34589+G80273+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 16:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h24 | 23:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G00723+W34288+W85210 | On time 16:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h14 | 23:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
W34593+ G25678+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 17:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h27 | 0:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
| C42159+C01953 | 1:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 9h34 | 10:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01059+C01370+W85176 | 6:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h06 | 13:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G01059 | 6:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h43 | 14:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01061+W33753 | 7:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 6h53 | 14:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01061 | 7:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h42 | 15:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W35095+G80227+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 7:57 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h41 | 15:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G01065+C01371+W85183 | 8:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h12 | 15:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G01065 | 8:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h40 | 16:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01068+W33799 | 9:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 6h51 | 16:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01068 | 9:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h43 | 17:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34563+G80239+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 10:16 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h19 | 17:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G01070+C01373+W85193 | 10:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h10 | 17:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G01070 | 10:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h42 | 18:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01072 | 11:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h43 | 19:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01072+W33797 | 11:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 6h54 | 18:21 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 14:27. The fastest train covers the 581 km distance in 6h 54m.
Distance 581 km |
Average train duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 54m |
First train 5:39 |
Last train 14:27 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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London North Eastern Railway
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Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
Avanti West Coast
London North Eastern Railway
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley 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 and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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