Accrington to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Exeter takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. 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.

6h 16m
Duration: 284 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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6h 46m

£111–175

Accrington to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Accrington and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:49 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 6:45 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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