The average train between Edinburgh and Lympstone takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Lympstone. 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 Edinburgh and Lympstone. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Lympstone at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lympstone. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Lympstone station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Edinburgh to Lympstone train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Lympstone train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Edinburgh to Lympstone train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Edinburgh and Lympstone is 590 km. The road distance is 830 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davids every 3 hours. Tickets cost £280–390 and the journey takes 7h 45m.