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Trains from Leicester to Exeter St David's

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Trains to Exeter St David's from Leicester

First train

04:48

Last train

00:14

Departure stationLeicester
Arrival stationExeter St David's
Journey time

From 3h 30m

Distance

167 miles (269 km)

Frequency

52 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, South Western Railway

Trains to Exeter St David's from Leicester

Want to travel from Leicester to Exeter St David's by train? Start your journey with us.

It takes an average of 5 hours 49 minutes to travel from Leicester to Exeter St David's by train. You'll find on average 52 trains per day running on this route.

There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Exeter St David's by train; you'll need to make 1 change.

London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway and Lumo trains run on this route.

Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.

See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Leicester to Exeter St David's?

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

How do you get to Exeter St David's from Leicester?

To travel to Exeter St David's from Leicester, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 5 hours and 49 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 3 hours and 30 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Leicester to Exeter St David's?

Trains from Leicester to Exeter St David's take an average of 5 hours and 49 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours and 30 minutes. You'll usually find 52 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Leicester and Exeter St David's by train?

The quickest journey time between Leicester and Exeter St David's by train is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Leicester to Exeter St David's?

No, there are no direct trains running from Leicester to Exeter St David's, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Leicester to Exeter St David's?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

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2. Use a Railcard

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3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Leicester to Exeter St David's is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† 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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