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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter Central and Newton Abbot takes 25 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Exeter Central to Newton Abbot. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25 min
Duration
21 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Exeter Central to Newton Abbot train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Exeter Central and Newton Abbot. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter Central is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Newton Abbot at 11:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 35 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 25 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 25 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 25 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 25 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Exeter Central to Newton Abbot.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.6 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Exeter Central, England and Newton Abbot, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 18 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 20 minutes.

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