The average train between Exeter and Dunstable takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Dunstable station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Exeter to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Exeter to Dunstable train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Exeter and Dunstable is 245.6 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Leagrave via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 19m.