The average train between Northampton and Exeter takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Northampton to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Northampton to Exeter train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Northampton and Exeter is 249.6 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 25m.