The average train between Exeter and Halstead takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Halstead. 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 Halstead. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Halstead at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Halstead. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Halstead station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Exeter to Halstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Halstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Knockholt station.
Book your Exeter to Halstead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and Halstead is 264.9 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Knockholt via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 35m.