The average train between Crawley and Exeter takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Crawley 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 Crawley and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crawley is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Crawley station and arriving at Exeter station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Crawley to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, depart from Crawley station.
Crawley to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Crawley to Exeter train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Crawley and Exeter is 238.4 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Crawley to Exeter Central via Clapham Junction in around 4h 44m.