The average train between Eastbourne and Exeter takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. 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 every 2 hours between Eastbourne and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. 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 Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Eastbourne to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Eastbourne to Exeter train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Eastbourne and Exeter is 268.2 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Exeter Central via Clapham Junction in around 5h 34m.