The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Exeter takes 9h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter. 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Exeter at 1:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter? 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Exeter station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Exeter is 581 km. The road distance is 744 km.
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Exeter St Davids via Haymarket, Haymarket, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 3m.