The average train between Exeter and Newport takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Newport. 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 Newport. 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 Newport at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Newport. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Newport station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Exeter to Newport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Newport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Book your Exeter to Newport train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Exeter and Newport is 102.9 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales) via Bristol Parkway in around 1h 56m.