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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Scotland takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 42m
Duration
458 mi
Distance
£200
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Exeter to Scotland train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Exeter and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Scotland at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast16h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 33m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 39m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 39m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Scotland? 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.

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  • Distance: 457.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 55m.

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