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Exeter St David's to Long Buckby by train

First train

05:25

Last train

22:00

Departure station

Exeter St David's

Arrival station

Long Buckby

Journey time

From 3h 23m

Distance

151 miles (243 km)

Frequency

19 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

Travelling from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby by train

Looking to travel from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 5 hours 21 minutes to travel from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 23 minutes though. You'll usually find 19 trains per day running along the 151 miles (243 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Long Buckby, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or CrossCountry to get to Long Buckby. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

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

How long does the train from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby take?

The average journey time by train between Exeter St David's and Long Buckby is 5 hours and 21 minutes, with around 19 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.

What's the fastest journey time between Exeter St David's and Long Buckby by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby?

No, there are no direct train services from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby. Travelling from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby leave?

The first train from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby leaves at 05:25. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby leave?

The last train from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby leaves at 22:00. 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 St David's and Long Buckby by train?

Trains travelling from Exeter St David's to Long Buckby cover a distance of around 151 miles (243 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Long Buckby to Exeter St David's.

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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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