The average train between Harrogate and Exeter takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Harrogate 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 every 2 hours between Harrogate and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Harrogate to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Harrogate to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Harrogate to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Harrogate and Exeter is 387.6 km. The road distance is 478 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 35m.