The average train between Exeter and Crawley takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Crawley. 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 Crawley. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Crawley at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Crawley station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Exeter to Crawley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to Crawley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Crawley station.
Book your Exeter to Crawley train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Exeter and Crawley is 238.4 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Central to Crawley via Clapham Junction in around 4h 1m.