The average train between Scarborough and Exeter takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. 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 10:44 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 12m. 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 Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
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 557 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Exeter St Davids via Leeds in around 6h 47m.