Train Hastings to Exeter from £129 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Hastings and Exeter takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Hastings 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.

4h 45m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: £129
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Hastings to London Charing Crosstrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...

4h 33m

£107–221

Hastings to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Hastings and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

9:50 PM → 8:44 AM
Arrives next day
10h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:10 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:11 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

7:50 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hastings to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Hastings to Exeter.

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Distance: 237.4 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Hastings, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Hastings to Exeter St Davids via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 33m.

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