The average train between Witham and Exeter takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Witham 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 Witham and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Witham is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Witham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Witham station and arriving at Exeter station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Witham to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Witham (Essex) station.
Witham to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Witham to Exeter train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Witham and Exeter is 313.7 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Witham (Essex) to Exeter St Davids via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 39m.