The average train between Richmond and Exeter takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Richmond 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 hourly between Richmond and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Richmond is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Exeter station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Richmond to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Richmond (London) station.
Richmond to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Richmond to Exeter train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Richmond and Exeter is 239.4 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Richmond (London) to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 3h 19m.