The average train between England and Exeter takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is an hourly train service from England 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 England and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from England is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from England to Exeter. However, there are services departing from England station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
England to Exeter train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
England to Exeter train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your England to Exeter train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between England and Exeter is 254.5 km. The road distance is 282 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 8m.