The average train between Harpenden and Exeter takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Exeter station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Harpenden to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Harpenden to Exeter train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Harpenden and Exeter is 251.8 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 20m.