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The average train between Exeter and Hastings takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Hastings. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 4m
Duration
237 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain train London Charing Cross - Hastings
4h 28m
£106–192

Exeter to Hastings train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Hastings at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 1m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Hastings? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 237.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Hastings, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Hastings via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 28m.

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