Chester to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Exeter takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 37m
Duration: 238 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 57m

£92–166

Chester to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:21 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 49m • 2 changes
4:58 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:57 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.