The average train between Dawlish and Edinburgh takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Dawlish to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Dawlish and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Dawlish to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Dawlish to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Dawlish to Edinburgh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Dawlish and Edinburgh is 597.5 km. The road distance is 832 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £270–390 and the journey takes 7h 43m.