The average train between Hitchin and Exeter takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Exeter station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Hitchin to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Hitchin to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Hitchin to Exeter train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hitchin and Exeter is 263.2 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Hitchin to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 27m.