Train Ely to Exeter from £132 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Exeter takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Ely 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.

4h 19m
Duration: 245 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 3m

£110–241

Ely to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

3:51 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
4:17 PM → 8:12 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
4:47 PM → 9:09 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
5:17 PM → 9:14 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:21 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:21 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ely 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.

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Distance: 245.5 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Ely, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Ely to Exeter St Davids via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 3m.

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