The average train between Exeter and Fishguard takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Fishguard. 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 5 times a day between Exeter and Fishguard. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Fishguard at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Fishguard station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Exeter to Fishguard train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Fishguard train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Fishguard & Goodwick station.
Book your Exeter to Fishguard train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Exeter and Fishguard is 173.4 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Fishguard & Goodwick via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 6h 7m.