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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Exeter takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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.

4h 1m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
£126
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 38m
£103–224

Cambridge to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 230.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Exeter St Davids via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 38m.

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