The average train between Rye and Exeter takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye 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 Rye and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rye to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Exeter station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Rye to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.
Rye to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Rye to Exeter train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rye and Exeter is 300.2 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Rye to Exeter St Davids via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 9m.