The average train between Perth and Exeter takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 Perth and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Exeter at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Exeter station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Perth to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Perth to Exeter train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Exeter is 630.7 km. The road distance is 905 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Exeter St Davids via Edinburgh Waverley in around 10h 16m.