Train Newport to Exeter from £61 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Newport and Exeter takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Newport 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.

2h 20m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 2m

£42–87

Newport to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Newport and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Exeter at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

9:44 PM → 12:40 AM
Arrives next day
2h 56m • 1 change
10:48 PM → 1:17 AM
Arrives next day
2h 28m • 1 change
11:48 PM → 6:36 AM
Arrives next day
6h 47m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:42 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:42 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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