The average train between Worthing and Exeter takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Worthing 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 Worthing and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worthing is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Worthing 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 Worthing to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Worthing station and arriving at Exeter station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Worthing to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, depart from Worthing station.
Worthing to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Worthing to Exeter train tickets online with Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Worthing and Exeter is 221.9 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Worthing to Exeter Central via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 4h 53m.