Exeter to Cambridge Trains

Exeter to Cambridge trains

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The average train between Exeter and Cambridge takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 55m
Duration: 231 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 32m

£101–176

Exeter to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:16 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 3:43 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:07 AM → 6:39 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:07 AM → 6:39 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:07 AM → 6:39 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:07 AM → 6:39 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:12 AM → 6:39 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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