Train Exeter to Polegate from £115 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Polegate takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Polegate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 3m
Duration: 225 mi
Distance: £115
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 36m

£97–212

Exeter to Polegate train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Polegate. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Polegate at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

5:29 PM → 10:08 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
6:30 PM → 11:08 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
8:30 PM → 7:14 AM
Arrives next day
10h 44m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 54m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 54m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 54m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 54m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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