The average train between Exeter and Fishguard takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. 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 4 times a day between Exeter and Fishguard. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Fishguard at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 37m. 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 Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Exeter to Fishguard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Fishguard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Fishguard & Goodwick station.
Book your Exeter to Fishguard train tickets online with 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 Cardiff Central in around 6h 3m.