The average train between Thirsk and Exeter takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk 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 2 hours between Thirsk and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Thirsk to Exeter train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
Thirsk to Exeter train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Thirsk to Exeter train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Thirsk and Exeter is 417.3 km. The road distance is 503 km.
You can take a train from Thirsk to Exeter St Davids via York and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 3m.