The average train between Washington and Exeter takes 11h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Washington and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, 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 11h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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17h 39m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Exeter station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
Washington to Exeter train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Exeter train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Exeter Station.
Book your Washington to Exeter train tickets online with Amtrak, MBTA and Amtrak Acela.
The distance between Washington and Exeter is 683.8 km. The road distance is 816 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Exeter Station via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 9h 5m.