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.
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 8:57 PM which arrives into Hastings at 7:45 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.


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4h 55m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Hastings station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Exeter to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Exeter to Hastings train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and Hastings is 288.6 km. The road distance is 382 km.
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 29m.