The average train between Exeter and Diss takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Diss. 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 Diss. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Diss at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Diss. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Diss station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Exeter to Diss train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Diss train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Diss station.
Book your Exeter to Diss train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Exeter and Diss is 369.4 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Diss via London Paddington, Paddington station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 43m.