The average train between Exeter and Staines takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Staines. 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 Staines. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Staines at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Staines. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Staines station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Exeter to Staines train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Staines train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Staines station.
Book your Exeter to Staines train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Exeter and Staines is 225.6 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Staines via Reading in around 3h 28m.