The average train between Exeter and Hove takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Hove. 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 Hove. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Hove at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Hove. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Hove station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Exeter to Hove train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to Hove train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Hove station.
Book your Exeter to Hove train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Exeter and Hove is 236.6 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Central to Hove via Clapham Junction in around 4h 28m.