Chester to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Exeter takes 4h 40m 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 40m
Duration: 238 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 57m

£92–161

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 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:32 PM → 8:43 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
5:32 PM → 9:43 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
5:58 PM → 10:43 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
9:42 PM → 11:51 AM
Arrives next day
14h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:57 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 2:45 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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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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.