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The average train between Crawley and Exeter takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Crawley 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.

3h 39m
Duration
207 mi
Distance
£106
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 40m
£88–156

Crawley to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Crawley and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crawley is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 7m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 44m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 7m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 12m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 44m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 7m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 12m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 206.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Three Bridges to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 40m.

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