Chester to Exeter Trains

Chester to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Exeter takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

4h 34m
Duration: 238 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 58m

£92–166

Chester to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:32 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
2:32 PM → 6:45 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
3:32 PM → 7:45 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Birmingham

Chester to Exeter train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:32 PM → 4:46 PM

1:32 PM → 5:46 PM

2:32 PM → 6:45 PM

3:32 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM

6:24 AM → 10:43 AM

7:32 AM → 11:43 AM

8:32 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM

6:24 AM → 10:43 AM

7:32 AM → 11:43 AM

8:32 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM

6:24 AM → 10:43 AM

7:32 AM → 11:43 AM

8:32 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chester, England and Exeter, England?

Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street

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Trip Overview

Train via Birmingham

Chester to Exeter train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:32 PM → 4:46 PM

1:32 PM → 5:46 PM

2:32 PM → 6:45 PM

3:32 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM

6:24 AM → 10:43 AM

7:32 AM → 11:43 AM

8:32 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM

6:24 AM → 10:43 AM

7:32 AM → 11:43 AM

8:32 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM

6:24 AM → 10:43 AM

7:32 AM → 11:43 AM

8:32 AM → 12:43 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:45 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chester, England and Exeter, England?

Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street

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