Runcorn to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Exeter takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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.

4h 55m
Duration: 239 mi
Distance: £115
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 52m

£92–168

Runcorn to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:00 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
11:51 AM → 4:46 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 5:18 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn 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.