The average train between Ostend and Exeter takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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 every 3 hours between Ostend and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Exeter station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Ostend to Exeter train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Exeter train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Ostend to Exeter train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ostend and Exeter is 455.1 km. The road distance is 664 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Exeter St Davids via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 7h 53m.