The average train between Hounslow and Exeter takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Hounslow 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 Hounslow and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hounslow is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hounslow to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hounslow station and arriving at Exeter station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Hounslow to Exeter train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Southall station.
Hounslow to Exeter train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Hounslow to Exeter train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hounslow and Exeter is 236.1 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Southall to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 2h 49m.