The average train between Hartlepool and Exeter takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartlepool 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 4 hours between Hartlepool and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Exeter station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Hartlepool to Exeter train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to Exeter train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Hartlepool to Exeter train tickets online with Grand Central Trains, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hartlepool and Exeter is 467.3 km. The road distance is 678 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Exeter St Davids via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 55m.