The average train between Bow and Exeter takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Bow 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 Bow and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bow is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bow to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bow station and arriving at Exeter station via Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Bow to Exeter train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Bromley-by-Bow station.
Bow to Exeter train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
The distance between Bow and Exeter is 260.7 km. The road distance is 290 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Exeter Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–160 and the journey takes 3h 18m.