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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Exeter takes 12h and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington 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.

12h
Duration
507 mi
Distance
$332
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Boston to Exeter Stationtrain train Downeaster
9h 6m
$280–432

Washington to Exeter train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Washington and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 39m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak8h 49m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak17h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak14h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak9h 6m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak10h 7m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak8h 44m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak18h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak9h 6m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak8h 44m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak16h 4m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak14h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 44m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 39m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak8h 49m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak17h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 44m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 39m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak8h 49m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak17h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 44m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 39m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak8h 49m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak17h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 44m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 39m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak8h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 506.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Exeter, NH, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Exeter Station via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 9h 6m.

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