Train Scunthorpe to Exeter from £178 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Scunthorpe and Exeter takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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.

6h 14m
Duration: 283 mi
Distance: £178
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Scunthorpe to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Scunthorpe and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:08 PM → 10:41 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:48 PM → 10:43 AM
Arrives next day
11h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:47 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:47 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:47 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 58m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:09 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 6:45 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:47 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 56m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 35m • 1 change

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