Cheapest price
$190
Average price
$217
Fastest journey
7 h 41 m
Average duration
8 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
582 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Edinburgh will cost around $217 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $190.
Of the 5 trains that leave Exeter for Edinburgh on Wed, Jul 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 09 the direct trains cover the 582 km distance in an average of 8 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 41 m .
On Wed, Jul 09 the slowest trains will take 8 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €121.
Distance: 361 miles (581 km)
Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€187 Average price | €53 Average price Cheapest | €204 Average price |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 43m Average total duration 14h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 361 miles (581 km) |
Average train duration 7h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€80) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 7m |
First train 01:07 |
Last train 22:51 |
For as little as $118 (€94) you can travel by train between Exeter and Edinburgh with CrossCountry, East Coast and Virgin Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next journey: you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Exeter to Edinburgh train information with CrossCountry:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Exeter St Davids, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.
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