Colchester to Exeter (Station) Trains

Colchester to Exeter (Station) trains

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The average train between Colchester and Exeter (Station) takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Exeter (Station). 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 42m
Duration: 232 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 12m

£101–181

Colchester to Exeter (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Exeter (Station). The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Exeter (Station) at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:02 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day
4h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:26 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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