The average train between Congleton and Exeter takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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 Congleton and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Stoke-on-Trent and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Congleton 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.
No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Congleton to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Congleton to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Congleton to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Congleton and Exeter is 285.8 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Exeter St Davids via Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 51m.