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Felixstowe to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Felixstowe and Exeter takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Felixstowe to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 55m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
£137
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 52m
£113–205

Felixstowe to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Felixstowe and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Felixstowe is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 34m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Felixstowe to Exeter? 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.

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  • Distance: 260.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Felixstowe, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Felixstowe to Exeter St Davids via Ipswich, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 4h 52m.

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