The average train between Exeter and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Newcastle-under-Lyme. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Newcastle-under-Lyme at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Exeter to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Exeter to Newcastle-under-Lyme train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Exeter and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 268.3 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Stoke-on-Trent via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 30m.