The average train between Eastbourne and Exeter takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Exeter station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Eastbourne to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Eastbourne to Exeter train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Eastbourne and Exeter is 268.2 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Exeter St Davids via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 31m.