Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Exeter.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$54 - $139 | Average Duration19h 10m | 15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Cheapest | ||
| Average Price$121 - $663 | Average Duration7h 39m | 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | FastestMost eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average Price$64 - $64 | Average Duration8h 10m | 24kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars |
Busbud recommends taking the train from Edinburgh to ExeterAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 7 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Edinburgh to Exeter: Trip Overview
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Based on 39 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $121.00
Edinburgh to Exeter Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Exeter was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $187To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Exeter, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $187 to $693 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $189 which is on 2025-05-03.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Edinburgh and Exeter is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Exeter.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Exeter, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Edinburgh and Exeter, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Edinburgh to Exeter while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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