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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Exeter Central (EXC)

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31

train journeys
per day

167

miles (269 kms)

3hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

00:44 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Exeter Central (EXC)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Exeter Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Exeter Central is approximately 167 miles (269 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 7 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Exeter Central.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Exeter Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Exeter Central Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:44
    9 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    09:56
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:02
    4 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    10:18
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:07
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    10:54
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:50
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    11:54
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:01
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    12:18
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:18
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    12:45
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:50
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    12:53
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:04
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    13:28
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:50
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    13:54
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:04
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    14:18
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:50
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    14:54
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:04
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    15:28
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:50
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    15:53
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:04
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    16:19
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:50
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    17:07
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:03
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    17:28
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:50
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    18:05
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:18
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    18:21
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:50
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    18:56
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:04
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    19:28
    Leicester
    Exeter Central
    Leicester to Exeter Central

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Exeter Central Station

Station name Exeter Central (EXC)
Address Exeter Central station, Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:50 - 18:15
Saturday 07:50 - 18:15
Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Leicester and Exeter Central

The travel time between Leicester and Exeter Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Exeter Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:44, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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Amenities on trains between Leicester and Exeter Central can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & Exeter Central. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Exeter Central.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Leicester and Exeter Central, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.