The average train between Nottingham and Exeter Central takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Exeter Central. 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 Central. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Exeter Central at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham to Exeter Central? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Exeter Central. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Exeter Central station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Nottingham to Exeter Central train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Exeter Central train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Nottingham to Exeter Central train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Nottingham and Exeter Central is 296.8 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Exeter Central via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 41m.