The average train between Luton and Exeter takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Luton 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 Luton and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Exeter station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Luton to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Luton to Exeter train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Luton and Exeter is 251.5 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 29m.