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Outbound fromWhitehaven to Exeter St David's by train
It takes an average of 11h 13m to travel from Whitehaven to Exeter St David's by train, over a distance of around 264 miles (425 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Whitehaven to Exeter St David's and tickets for this journey start from £158.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:09 | |
| Departure station | Whitehaven | |
| Arrival station | Exeter St David's | |
| Journey time | From 7h 56m | |
| Distance | 264 miles (425 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £158.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
How to travel from Whitehaven to Exeter St David's by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Whitehaven to Exeter St David's? Look no further.
You'll usually find 15 trains per day running between Whitehaven and Exeter St David's, which usually take 11 hours 13 minutes to complete the 264 miles (425 km) journey. It can take as little as 7 hours 56 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Exeter St David's by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Whitehaven to Exeter St David's start from £158.70 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Exeter St David's? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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