The average train between Liverpool and Exeter takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Liverpool to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Liverpool to Exeter train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Liverpool and Exeter is 301.1 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 7m.