The average train between Exeter and Liverpool takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Liverpool station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Exeter to Liverpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Liverpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Exeter to Liverpool train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Exeter and Liverpool is 301.1 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 39m.