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Trip Overview

The average train between Dawlish and Edinburgh takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. 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.

9h 2m
Duration
470 mi
Distance
£207
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Dawlish to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dawlish and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West Coast19h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 42m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast8h 1m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 41m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West Coast15h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dawlish to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dawlish to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 469.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Dawlish, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dawlish to Edinburgh Waverley via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Wolverhampton in around 8h 52m.

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