The average train between West Sussex and Exeter takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from West Sussex 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 West Sussex and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Sussex is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from West Sussex 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 West Sussex to Exeter. However, there are services departing from West Sussex station and arriving at Exeter station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
West Sussex to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, depart from Billingshurst station.
West Sussex to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your West Sussex to Exeter train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between West Sussex and Exeter is 220.5 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Billingshurst to Exeter St Davids via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 19m.