The average train between Exeter and Ruislip takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Ruislip. 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 Ruislip. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Ruislip at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ruislip. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Ruislip station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Exeter to Ruislip train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Ruislip train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
The distance between Exeter and Ruislip is 236.2 km. The road distance is 300 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 14m.