The average train between Hull and Exeter takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 Hull and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Exeter station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Hull to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Hull to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Hull and Exeter is 400 km. The road distance is 484 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Exeter St Davids via Sheffield in around 6h 12m.