Train Preston to Exeter from £154 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Exeter takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

5h 6m

Duration

267 mi

Distance

£154

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

Preston to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:19 PM → 6:42 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 7:50 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
5:18 PM → 9:45 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
6:18 PM → 10:41 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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