The average train between Exeter and Saint Leonards-on-Sea takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Saint Leonards-on-Sea. 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 Saint Leonards-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Saint Leonards-on-Sea at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Saint Leonards-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Saint Leonards-on-Sea station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Exeter to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Leonards Warrior Square station.
Book your Exeter to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and Saint Leonards-on-Sea is 286.8 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to St Leonards Warrior Square via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 34m.