Train Lewes to Exeter from £117 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lewes and Exeter takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. 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.

5h 13m
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Lewes to Exeter train times

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 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

9:21 PM → 3:21 AM
Arrives next day
6h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:11 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 58m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:11 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 58m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:11 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 58m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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