The average train between Finchley and Exeter takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Finchley to Exeter. 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 Finchley and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Finchley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road station and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Finchley to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Finchley station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Finchley to Exeter train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Finchley to Exeter train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
The distance between Finchley and Exeter is 252 km. The road distance is 293 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 8m.