The average train between Oxford and Exeter takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Oxford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. 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 Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Oxford to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Oxford to Exeter train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Oxford and Exeter is 195.2 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 2h 35m.