The average train between Sale and Exeter takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is at least one train per day from Sale 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 once daily between Sale and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sale to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Sale to Exeter train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Sale to Exeter train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
The distance between Sale and Exeter is 311.4 km. The road distance is 405 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 6m.