The average train between Exeter and West Sussex takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. 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 10:30 PM which arrives into West Sussex at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 31m • 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 Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
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 Barnham station.
Book your Exeter to West Sussex train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Exeter and West Sussex is 220.5 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Central to Billingshurst via Salisbury, Southampton Central, and Barnham in around 4h 45m.