The average train between Lewes and Exeter takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Lewes 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 Lewes and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Exeter station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Lewes to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Lewes to Exeter train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Lewes and Exeter is 249.1 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Exeter St Davids via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 9m.