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Exeter to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train
First train
12:27
Last train
Last train
22:43
Departure city
Departure city
Exeter
Arrival city
Arrival city
Edinburgh
Journey time
Journey time
6h 51m
Distance
Distance
583 km
Price
Price
62,50 AUD*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper

What are the next train times from Exeter to Edinburgh?

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12:27
7 godz. 12 min., 2 change
Exeter St Davids
19:39
Waverley
CrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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12:27
7 godz. 43 min., Bezpośredni
Exeter St Davids
20:10
Waverley
CrossCountry
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13:06
7 godz. 26 min., 1 change
Exeter St Davids
20:32
Waverley
Great Western RailwayLumo
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13:27
6 godz. 57 min., 1 change
Exeter St Davids
20:24
Waverley
CrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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13:27
7 godz. 42 min., Bezpośredni
Exeter St Davids
21:09
Waverley
CrossCountry
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13:27
8 godz. 7 min., 2 change
Exeter St Davids
21:34
Paris
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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How to book cheap train tickets from Exeter to Edinburgh

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Group travel deals

Traveling with a group of 3 to 9 people? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Exeter to Edinburgh more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues traveling together.
Book in advance

Book in advance

Save up to 61% on your journey from Exeter to Edinburgh by booking Advance tickets at least 1 week ahead. These tickets are typically available up to 12 weeks before travel, with savings subject to route availability and excluding Anytime fares.
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.
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