The average train between Accrington and Exeter takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Accrington and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Accrington 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.
No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Accrington station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Accrington to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Accrington to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Accrington to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Accrington and Exeter is 346.2 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Accrington to Exeter St Davids via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 41m.