The average train between Burnley and Exeter takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley 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 Burnley and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Exeter station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Burnley to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Burnley to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Burnley and Exeter is 352 km. The road distance is 510 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Exeter St Davids via Leeds in around 6h 35m.