The average train between Devon and Edinburgh takes 9h 39m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Devon 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 4 hours between Devon and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Devon is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Devon to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Devon station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
Devon to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Devon to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Devon to Edinburgh train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Devon and Edinburgh is 579.6 km. The road distance is 829 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £250–360 and the journey takes 7h 43m.