The average train between Preston and Exmouth takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Exmouth. 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 2 hours between Preston and Exmouth. 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 Exmouth at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Exmouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Exmouth. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Exmouth station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Preston to Exmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Exmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Preston to Exmouth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Preston and Exmouth is 353 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Exmouth via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 6m.