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Outbound fromExeter St David's to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
It takes an average of 8h 3m to travel from Exeter St David's to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 361 miles (581 km). There are normally 14 trains per day travelling from Exeter St David's to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £53.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 15:27 | |
| Departure station | Exeter St David's | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 7h 32m | |
| Distance | 361 miles (581 km) | |
| Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £53.30 | |
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Travelling from Exeter St David's to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
Looking to travel from Exeter St David's to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 8 hours 3 minutes to travel from Exeter St David's to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 32 minutes though. You'll usually find 14 trains per day running along the 361 miles (581 km) route between these two destinations. Once you're onboard, you can sit back and relax, as you won't need to make any changes on your way to Edinburgh (Waverley). CrossCountry are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Edinburgh (Waverley) in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Exeter St David's to Edinburgh (Waverley) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £53.30.
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Cheap train tickets from Exeter St David's to Edinburgh (Waverley)
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Consider a Season Ticket
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