The average train between Middlesbrough and Exeter takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 every 2 hours between Middlesbrough and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Middlesbrough to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Exeter is 455.4 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Exeter St Davids via Darlington and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 44m.