Exeter to Weymouth by train

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Overview: trains from Exeter to Weymouth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Exeter to Weymouth, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 01:06 View journey
Last train 23:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 77
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey AU$58.42 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 32m
Train operators 7

Taking the train from Exeter to Weymouth

Ready to book a trip from Exeter to Weymouth by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost between Exeter and Weymouth

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: AU$58.42

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Train schedule for travel between Exeter and Weymouth

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 31 trains make this journey of 77 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Exeter is at 05:10 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:52.

During the weekend, 01:06 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:15 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 18 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Exeter to Weymouth

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 3 minutes, spanning 77 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets between Exeter and Weymouth?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Weymouth

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Weymouth.

FAQs about the train journey from Exeter to Weymouth

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

The distance between Exeter and Weymouth is 77 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.