The average train between Scarborough and Exeter takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Scarborough 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 every 3 hours between Scarborough and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Exeter at 2:45 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Exeter station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Scarborough to Exeter train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Exeter train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Scarborough to Exeter train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Scarborough and Exeter is 448.3 km. The road distance is 534 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Exeter St Davids via York and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 34m.