The average train between Exeter and Norwich takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Norwich. 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 Norwich. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Norwich at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Norwich. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Norwich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Exeter to Norwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Norwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Exeter to Norwich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Exeter and Norwich is 394.3 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Norwich via London Paddington, Paddington station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h.