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Trip Overview

The average train between Whitby and Exeter takes 17h 38m and the fastest train takes 11h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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.

17h 38m
Duration
435 mi
Distance
£173
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Whitby to Exeter train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Whitby and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 8:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 17h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 45m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)22h 22m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)21h 29m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)17h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 38m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)24h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)21h 35m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)17h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 45m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)22h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)20h 30m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)17h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 45m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)22h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)20h 30m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)17h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 45m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)22h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)20h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)17h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)11h 45m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 435.4 mi
  • Duration: 17h 38m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Whitby to Exeter St Davids via Middlesbrough, Manchester Piccadilly, and Cardiff Central in around 12h 31m.

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