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Exeter to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:52
Last train
Last train
23:10
Departure city
Departure city
Exeter
Arrival city
Arrival city
Edinburgh
Journey time
Journey time
6 timer 51 minutter
Distance
Distance
583 km
Price
Price
448,67 HKD*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper

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22:43
13 timer 37 minutter, 2 change
Exeter St Davids
12:20
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Edinburgh (Waverley)
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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23:06
14 timer 26 minutter, 4 change
Exeter St Davids
13:32
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Edinburgh (Waverley)
South Western Railway
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23:10
14 timer 22 minutter, 4 change
Exeter Central
13:32
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Paris
South Western Railway
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Ticket prices for Exeter to Edinburgh typically cost around 448,67 HKD, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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