Lancaster to Exeter Trains

Lancaster to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lancaster and Exeter takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Lancaster 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 35m
Duration: 288 mi
Distance: £162
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 26m

£134–202

Lancaster to Exeter train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lancaster and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:59 PM → 9:45 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:59 PM → 9:07 AM
Arrives next day
12h 8m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:58 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:57 AM → 4:46 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 5:46 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 6:45 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
2:58 PM → 7:45 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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