The average train between Salford and Exeter takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Salford 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 Salford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Salford to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Salford to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Salford to Exeter train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Salford and Exeter is 318.7 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 53m.