The average train between South Shields and Exeter takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from South Shields 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 South Shields and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Exeter. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
South Shields to Exeter train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Exeter train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
The distance between South Shields and Exeter is 495.7 km. The road distance is 634 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Exeter St Davids every 3 hours. Tickets cost £200–290 and the journey takes 6h 10m.