The average train between Peterborough and Exeter takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Exeter station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Peterborough to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Peterborough to Exeter train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Exeter is 305.8 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Exeter St Davids via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 35m.