The average train between Middlesbrough and Exeter takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day 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 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 3m. 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 Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Middlesbrough to Exeter train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Exeter train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Exeter train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Exeter is 455.4 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Exeter St Davids via Leeds in around 7h 1m.