The average train between Highcliffe and Exeter takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Highcliffe 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 Highcliffe and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Highcliffe is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Highcliffe to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Highcliffe station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Highcliffe to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Highcliffe to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Highcliffe to Exeter train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Highcliffe and Exeter is 128.1 km. The road distance is 215 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Salisbury to Exeter Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 52m.