The average train between Wareham and Exeter takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Wareham 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 4 hours between Wareham and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wareham is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Upwey and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wareham 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 Wareham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Wareham station and arriving at Exeter station via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Wareham to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Upwey station.
Wareham to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Wareham to Exeter train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Wareham and Exeter is 99.9 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Wareham to Exeter St Davids via Upwey and Castle Cary in around 4h 14m.