It takes an average of 4h 12m to travel from Heathrow Airport to Exeter by train, over a distance of around 143 miles (231 km). There are normally 244 trains per day travelling from Heathrow Airport to Exeter and tickets for this journey start from £49 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:12 | |
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Last train | 23:21 | |
Departure station | Heathrow Airport | |
Arrival station | Exeter | |
Journey time | From 2h 31m | |
Distance | 143 miles (231 km) | |
Frequency | 244 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £49 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Heathrow Express |
Flying into Heathrow Airport and heading to Exeter by train? You're in luck. The train from Heathrow Airport to Exeter takes just 2h 40m on the fastest services.
Situated on the outskirts of London, Heathrow Airport’s train stations have good train links into the centre of the city, find out more in our guide to trains from Heathrow Airport.
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The average journey time by train between Heathrow Airport and Exeter is 4 hours and 12 minutes, with around 244 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Heathrow Airport to Exeter is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Heathrow Airport to Exeter can start from as little as £49 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Heathrow Airport to Exeter. Travelling from Heathrow Airport to Exeter by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Heathrow Airport to Exeter leaves at 04:12. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Heathrow Airport to Exeter leaves at 23:21. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Heathrow Airport to Exeter cover a distance of around 143 miles (231 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Exeter to Heathrow Airport. If you’re looking for other options, you can also catch the bus from Heathrow Airport to Exeter.
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