The average train between Nottingham and Exeter takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Nottingham to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Nottingham to Exeter train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Nottingham and Exeter is 296.9 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 35m.