Colwyn Bay to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Colwyn Bay and Exeter takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Colwyn Bay 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.

6h 6m
Duration: 278 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Chestertrain
Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain

6h 5m

£106–184

Colwyn Bay to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Colwyn Bay and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colwyn Bay is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:20 PM → 12:54 PM
Arrives next day
14h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:55 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
11:28 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:39 AM → 10:43 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 3m • 3 changes
7:40 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:39 AM → 10:43 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 3m • 3 changes
7:40 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:39 AM → 10:43 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 3m • 3 changes
7:40 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:39 AM → 10:43 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 3m • 3 changes
7:40 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:39 AM → 10:43 AM
5h 4m • 3 changes
6:40 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 3m • 3 changes
7:40 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colwyn Bay 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.