The average train between Exeter and West Sussex takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. 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 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:18 PM which arrives into West Sussex at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Exeter to West Sussex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Exeter to West Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to West Sussex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dorking Deepdene station.
Book your Exeter to West Sussex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Exeter and West Sussex is 220.5 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Billingshurst via Reading, Dorking Deepdene, Dorking, and Horsham in around 4h 45m.