The average train between Exeter and Rye takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Rye. 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 Rye. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Rye at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Rye. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Rye station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Exeter to Rye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Rye train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Exeter to Rye train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Rye is 300.2 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Rye via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 25m.