Lincoln to Exeter Trains

Lincoln to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lincoln and Exeter takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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 47m
Duration: 255 mi
Distance: £137
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 46m

£112–171

Lincoln to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lincoln and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:10 PM → 6:45 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 7:45 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
3:09 PM → 8:44 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 9:49 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:16 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:16 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:16 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:16 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:16 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
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