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Outbound fromLoughborough to Exeter St David's by train
It takes an average of 5h 57m to travel from Loughborough to Exeter St David's by train, over a distance of around 174 miles (279 km). There are normally 29 trains per day travelling from Loughborough to Exeter St David's and tickets for this journey start from £72.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 02:27 | |
| Departure station | Loughborough | |
| Arrival station | Exeter St David's | |
| Journey time | From 3h 51m | |
| Distance | 174 miles (279 km) | |
| Frequency | 29 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £72.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink |
Take the train from Loughborough to Exeter St David's in 3 hours 51 minutes
If you want to travel from Loughborough to Exeter St David's by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Loughborough to Exeter St David's by train to take around 5 hours 57 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 51 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 29 trains per day running on this route, which spans 174 miles (279 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Exeter St David's. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Loughborough to Exeter St David's start from £72.60 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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