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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Preston takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Preston. 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 4m
Duration
267 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Exeter to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Exeter and Preston. 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 Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast15h 54m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 25m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 25m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 25m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 25m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 25m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 30m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 3m.

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