The average train between Exeter and Colne takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Colne. 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 3 hours between Exeter and Colne. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Colne at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Colne. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Colne station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Exeter to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Colne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Colne station.
Book your Exeter to Colne train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Exeter and Colne is 360.5 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Colne via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 6h 57m.