Exeter to Leicester Trains

Exeter to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Leicester takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 8m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Hourly
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3h 48m

£89–132

Exeter to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:27 PM → 9:13 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
7:28 PM → 11:18 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
9:14 PM → 6:13 AM
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8h 59m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:27 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 4:14 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 5:12 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Leicester? 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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Exeter to Leicester train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:27 PM → 9:13 PM

7:28 PM → 11:18 PM

9:14 PM → 6:13 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:13 AM

7:20 AM → 11:11 AM

8:27 AM → 12:10 PM

9:27 AM → 1:10 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:10 AM

7:27 AM → 11:10 AM

8:27 AM → 12:10 PM

9:27 AM → 1:10 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:27 AM → 2:14 PM

11:34 AM → 3:14 PM

1:00 PM → 4:14 PM

2:00 PM → 5:12 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:13 AM

7:20 AM → 11:11 AM

8:27 AM → 12:10 PM

9:27 AM → 1:10 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:13 AM

7:20 AM → 11:11 AM

8:27 AM → 12:10 PM

9:27 AM → 1:10 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:13 AM

7:20 AM → 11:11 AM

8:27 AM → 12:10 PM

9:27 AM → 1:10 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street

Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester

Train trips from Exeter

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9:14 PM → 6:13 AM
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