The average train between Exeter and West Sussex takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to West Sussex. 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 West Sussex. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:30 PM which arrives into West Sussex at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at West Sussex station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Exeter to West Sussex train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to West Sussex train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Horsham station.
Book your Exeter to West Sussex train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Exeter and West Sussex is 220.5 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Central to Billingshurst via Clapham Junction and Horsham in around 4h 43m.