Exeter to Forest Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Forest takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Forest. 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 2m
Duration: 183 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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2h 53m

£88–181

Exeter to Forest train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Forest. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Forest at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

1:15 PM → 4:04 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:51 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 5:04 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
2:43 PM → 5:43 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

1:07 AM → 6:13 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

1:32 AM → 5:44 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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