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Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exeter trains

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The average train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Exeter takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Waverley Station 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.

7h 39m
Duration
507 mi
Distance
£270
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Exeter train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley Station is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Waverley Station 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.

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  • Distance: 506.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davids every 3 hours. Tickets cost £220–330 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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