The average train between Exeter and Ormskirk takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Ormskirk. 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 Ormskirk. 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 Ormskirk at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Exeter to Ormskirk train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Ormskirk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Book your Exeter to Ormskirk train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Exeter and Ormskirk is 319.2 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ormskirk via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool South Parkway in around 5h 28m.