The average train between York and Exeter takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 2 hours between York and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:41 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from York station and arriving at Exeter station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 1m.
York to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
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The distance between York and Exeter is 396.1 km. The road distance is 490 km.
Cross Country operates a train from York to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 5h 9m.