The average train between Dunstable and Exeter takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dunstable 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 Dunstable to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Leagrave station and arriving at Exeter St Davids station via Farringdon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Dunstable to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
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The distance between Dunstable and Exeter is 245.6 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 41m.