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Exeter Central to Collington by train

First train

12:30

Last train

19:30

Departure station

Exeter Central

Arrival station

Collington

Journey time

From 5h 16m

Distance

175 miles (281 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

South Western Railway, Southern

Taking the train from Exeter Central to Collington in 5 hours 16 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Exeter Central to Collington? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 6 hours 42 minutes to travel the 175 miles (281 km) from Exeter Central to Collington by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with South Western Railway or Southern, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Exeter Central to Collington in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Collington by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Exeter Central to Collington? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Exeter Central and Collington by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Exeter Central to Collington is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Exeter Central to Collington?

No, there are no direct train services from Exeter Central to Collington. Travelling from Exeter Central to Collington by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Exeter Central to Collington leave?

The first train from Exeter Central to Collington leaves at 12:30. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Exeter Central to Collington leave?

The last train from Exeter Central to Collington leaves at 19:30. 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.

What's the distance between Exeter Central and Collington by train?

Trains travelling from Exeter Central to Collington cover a distance of around 175 miles (281 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Exeter Central to Collington

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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