Carlisle to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Exeter takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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.

6h 22m
Duration: 357 mi
Distance: £162
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 25m

£135–212

Carlisle to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:08 PM → 9:07 AM
Arrives next day
14h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:02 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 6:45 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 7:45 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.