The average train between Exeter and Shoreham-by-Sea takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Shoreham-by-Sea. 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 Shoreham-by-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Shoreham-by-Sea at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Shoreham-by-Sea. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Shoreham-by-Sea station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Exeter to Shoreham-by-Sea train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to Shoreham-by-Sea train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) station.
Book your Exeter to Shoreham-by-Sea train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Exeter and Shoreham-by-Sea is 229 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Central to Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 4h 25m.