The average train between Oxford and Exeter takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 4 hours between Oxford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Exeter station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Oxford to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Oxford to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Oxford and Exeter is 195.2 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Exeter St Davids via Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 31m.