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Hinckley (Leics) to Exeter St David's by train

First train

05:08

Last train

22:46

Departure station

Hinckley (Leics)

Arrival station

Exeter St David's

Journey time

From 3h 11m

Distance

156 miles (251 km)

Frequency

16 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Hinckley (Leics) to Exeter St David's in 3 hours 11 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Hinckley (Leics) to Exeter St David's? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 5 hours 55 minutes to travel the 156 miles (251 km) from Hinckley (Leics) to Exeter St David's by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 11 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 16 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. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry to Exeter St David's. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Hinckley (Leics) to Exeter St David's 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 Exeter St David's by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Hinckley (Leics) to Exeter St David's

Want to know more about your journey from Hinckley (Leics) 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 Hinckley (Leics)?

To travel to Exeter St David's from Hinckley (Leics), you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 5 hours and 55 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 3 hours and 11 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Hinckley (Leics) to Exeter St David's?

Trains from Hinckley (Leics) to Exeter St David's take an average of 5 hours and 55 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours and 11 minutes. You'll usually find 16 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 Hinckley (Leics) and Exeter St David's by train?

The quickest journey time between Hinckley (Leics) and Exeter St David's by train is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Hinckley (Leics) to Exeter St David's?

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

Cheap train tickets from Hinckley (Leics) 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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