The average train between Coventry and Exeter takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry 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 hourly between Coventry and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coventry is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Coventry to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Coventry to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Coventry to Exeter train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Coventry and Exeter is 233.3 km. The road distance is 295 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 38m.