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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Scotland takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. 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 3m
Duration
458 mi
Distance
£206
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
7h 52m
£161–282

Exeter to Scotland train times

Trains run every 3 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 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 6m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 39m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express7h 12m • 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.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 457.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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 Carlisle in around 7h 52m.

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