The average train between Potters Bar and Exeter takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potters Bar is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Potters Bar to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Potters Bar station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Potters Bar to Exeter train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from London Paddington station.
Potters Bar to Exeter train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Potters Bar to Exeter train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Potters Bar and Exeter is 256.7 km. The road distance is 302 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 8m.