The average train between Bourne End and Exeter takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Bourne End 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 Bourne End and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Bourne End is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Maidenhead and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bourne End to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bourne End station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Bourne End to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Bourne End to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Bourne End to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Bourne End and Exeter is 218.2 km. The road distance is 246 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 42m.