The average train between Rouen and Exeter takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Rouen 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 Rouen and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rouen to Exeter? 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 Rouen to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Exeter station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Rouen to Exeter train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Exeter train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Rouen to Exeter train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rouen and Exeter is 359.4 km. The road distance is 874 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Exeter St Davids via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 49m.