The average train between Holmes Chapel and Exeter takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Holmes Chapel 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 2 hours between Holmes Chapel and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Holmes Chapel is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holmes Chapel to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Holmes Chapel station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Holmes Chapel to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Crewe station.
Holmes Chapel to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Holmes Chapel to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Holmes Chapel and Exeter is 286.8 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Holmes Chapel to Exeter St Davids via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 48m.