The average train between Whitby and Exeter takes 17h 27m 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.
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 3:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 17h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Exeter station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
Whitby to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Whitby to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Whitby and Exeter is 462.3 km. The road distance is 701 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Exeter St Davids via Middlesbrough, Manchester Piccadilly, and Cardiff Central in around 12h 30m.