The average train between Exeter and Cambridge takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. 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.
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 7:56 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Exeter to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Exeter to Cambridge train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Exeter and Cambridge is 301.1 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cambridge via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 58m.