Train Carlisle to Exeter from £192 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Exeter takes 6h 23m 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 23m
Duration: 357 mi
Distance: £192
Average price: Every 3 hours
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6h 21m

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Carlisle to Exeter train times

Trains run every 3 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 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:07 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
4:07 PM → 9:45 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
5:11 PM → 10:41 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
8:08 PM → 9:07 AM
Arrives next day
12h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 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 Wednesday, April 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 Thursday, April 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 Friday, May 1, 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, May 2, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 33m • 1 change

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