Train Rugby to Exeter from £123 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby and Exeter takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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.

3h 35m
Duration: 195 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 1m

£96–156

Rugby to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Rugby and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:34 PM → 6:09 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
3:16 PM → 6:42 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
4:12 PM → 7:50 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
6:16 PM → 9:45 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:37 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:37 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:37 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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