The average train between Exeter and Saint Bees takes 10h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Saint Bees. 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 3 times a day between Exeter and Saint Bees. The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Saint Bees at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 10h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Saint Bees. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Saint Bees station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
Exeter to Saint Bees train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Saint Bees train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at St Bees station.
Book your Exeter to Saint Bees train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Exeter and Saint Bees is 418.9 km. The road distance is 585 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to St Bees via Birmingham New Street and Lancaster in around 8h 33m.