The average train between Barnes and Exeter takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnes 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 hourly between Barnes and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnes is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barnes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Barnes station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Barnes to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.
Barnes to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Barnes to Exeter train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Barnes and Exeter is 243.7 km. The road distance is 287 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Exeter Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–160 and the journey takes 3h 18m.