The average train between Exeter and Suffolk takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Suffolk. 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 Suffolk. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Suffolk at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Suffolk station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Exeter to Suffolk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Suffolk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Exeter to Suffolk train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Exeter and Suffolk is 352.3 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Stowmarket via London Paddington, Paddington station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 33m.