The average train between Norwich and Exeter takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich 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 Norwich and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Exeter station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Norwich to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Norwich to Exeter train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Norwich and Exeter is 394.3 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Norwich to Exeter St Davids via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 41m.