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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeds and Exeter takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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.

4h 30m
Duration
279 mi
Distance
£140
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Leeds to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Leeds and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 4h 28m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 33m • Direct
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    train train 4h 28m • Direct
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    train train 4h 29m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 33m • Direct
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    train train 4h 28m • Direct
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    train train 4h 29m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 33m • Direct
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    train train 4h 28m • Direct
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    train train 4h 29m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 33m • Direct
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    train train 4h 28m • Direct
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    train train 4h 29m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 33m • Direct
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    train train 4h 28m • Direct
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    train train 4h 29m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 4h 33m • Direct
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    train train 4h 36m • Direct
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    train train 4h 29m • Direct
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    train train 4h 31m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeds to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Leeds to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 28m.

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