The average train between Milton Keynes and Exeter takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Milton Keynes to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Exeter train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Exeter is 241.8 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 17m.