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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter St Davids and Edinburgh takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter St Davids 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.

7h 42m
Duration
507 mi
Distance
£260
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Exeter St Davids and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter St Davids is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:07 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 7h 45m • Direct
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    train train 7h 50m • Direct
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    train train 7h 40m • Direct
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    train train 7h 42m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 7h 45m • Direct
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    train train 7h 50m • Direct
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    train train 7h 40m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 7h 45m • Direct
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    train train 7h 50m • Direct
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    train train 7h 40m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 7h 45m • Direct
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    train train 7h 50m • Direct
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    train train 7h 40m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 7h 45m • Direct
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    train train 7h 50m • Direct
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    train train 7h 40m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 7h 43m • Direct
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    train train 7h 42m • Direct
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    train train 7h 40m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter St Davids 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 Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 506.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Exeter St Davids, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £220–330 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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