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Leicester to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Exeter takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 17m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
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Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 20m
£112–160

Leicester to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 203.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 20m.

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