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Exeter to Edinburgh train route details

First train
First train
05:52
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
S$ 48.57*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper

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05:52
7h 46m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
13:38
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Great Western RailwayLNER
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06:25
7h 7m, 2 change
Exeter St Davids
13:32
Edinburgh (Waverley)
CrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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06:25
7h 45m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
14:10
Edinburgh (Waverley)
CrossCountry
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06:39
7h 53m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
14:32
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Great Western RailwayLumo
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06:52
7h 35m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
14:27
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Great Western RailwayLNER
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07:20
6h 59m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
14:19
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CrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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Ticket prices for Exeter to Edinburgh typically cost around S$ 48.57, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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Thu12Feb
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Fri13Feb
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Mon16Feb
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Exeter and Edinburgh on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
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Group travel deals

If your party consists of 3 to 9 travellers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Exeter to Edinburgh more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.
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Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Exeter to Edinburgh when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

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