The average train between St Helens and Exeter takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Exeter. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
St Helens to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
St Helens to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your St Helens to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Exeter is 308 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Exeter St Davids via Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 5m.