Leicester to Exeter Trains

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: £106
Average price: Hourly
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4h 21m

£88–136

Leicester to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 1:44 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 3:43 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:07 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 1:44 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:20 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 4:46 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 5:18 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

Trip Overview

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Leicester to Exeter train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:25 PM

9:50 AM → 1:44 PM

10:50 AM → 2:44 PM

11:50 AM → 3:43 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:07 AM → 10:43 AM

7:50 AM → 11:43 AM

8:50 AM → 12:25 PM

9:50 AM → 1:44 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:45 AM

7:08 AM → 10:44 AM

7:50 AM → 11:46 AM

8:50 AM → 12:24 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:20 AM → 1:50 PM

11:20 AM → 3:46 PM

12:50 PM → 4:46 PM

1:20 PM → 5:18 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street

Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids

Leicester to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Leicester to Exeter train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:25 PM

9:50 AM → 1:44 PM

10:50 AM → 2:44 PM

11:50 AM → 3:43 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:07 AM → 10:43 AM

7:50 AM → 11:43 AM

8:50 AM → 12:25 PM

9:50 AM → 1:44 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:45 AM

7:08 AM → 10:44 AM

7:50 AM → 11:46 AM

8:50 AM → 12:24 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:20 AM → 1:50 PM

11:20 AM → 3:46 PM

12:50 PM → 4:46 PM

1:20 PM → 5:18 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street

Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids

Train trips from Leicester

Train trips to Exeter

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