The average train between Exeter St Davids and Edinburgh takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Exeter St Davids and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter St Davids is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Exeter St Davids and Edinburgh is 581.2 km. The road distance is 736 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley via Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton in around 7h 40m.