The average train between Staines-upon-Thames and Exeter takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Staines-upon-Thames 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 Staines-upon-Thames and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Staines-upon-Thames is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Staines-upon-Thames to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Staines-upon-Thames station and arriving at Exeter station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Staines-upon-Thames to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Staines station.
Staines-upon-Thames to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Staines-upon-Thames to Exeter train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Staines-upon-Thames and Exeter is 225.2 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Staines to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 3h.