The average train between Hatfield and Exeter takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Hatfield 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 Hatfield and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hatfield is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hatfield to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hatfield station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Hatfield to Exeter train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from London Paddington station.
Hatfield to Exeter train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Hatfield to Exeter train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hatfield and Exeter is 257.3 km. The road distance is 310 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.