The average train between Newark on Trent and Exeter takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark on Trent 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Newark on Trent and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark on Trent is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark on Trent to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Newark on Trent station and arriving at Exeter station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Newark on Trent to Exeter train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark Castle station.
Newark on Trent to Exeter train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Newark on Trent to Exeter train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Newark on Trent and Exeter is 320.1 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Newark Castle to Exeter St Davids via Derby in around 5h 9m.