The average train between Colne and Exeter takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Colne 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Colne and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colne is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colne to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Colne station and arriving at Exeter station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Colne to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Colne station.
Colne to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Colne to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Colne and Exeter is 360.5 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Colne to Exeter St Davids via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 10m.