The average train between Petersfield and Exeter takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Petersfield 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 Petersfield and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Petersfield is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Guildford and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Petersfield to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Petersfield station and arriving at Exeter station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Petersfield to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Petersfield to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Petersfield to Exeter train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Petersfield and Exeter is 184.3 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Petersfield to Exeter St Davids via Guildford and Reading in around 3h 45m.