Darlington to Exeter by train

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Overview: trains from Darlington to Exeter

Find the key information for travelling by train from Darlington to Exeter, 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 06:56 View journey
Last train 17:14 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 5hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 443
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey CA$224.90 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 45m
Train operators 1

Explore Darlington to Exeter by train

Thinking about travelling from Darlington to Exeter by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Darlington to Exeter

Getting from Darlington to Exeter by rail typically costs CA$224.90, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train schedule for travel between Darlington and Exeter

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 33 trains make this journey of 443 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Darlington is at 06:56 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 17:12.

During the weekend, 07:15 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 17:14 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 3 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Darlington to Exeter

The swiftest journey time on this route is 5 hours and 25 minutes, crossing a total distance of 443 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Darlington and Exeter

Tickets for travel between Darlington and Exeter can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Further insights on trains from Darlington to Exeter

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Exeter city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Darlington to Exeter

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

The trip from Darlington to Exeter covers a distance of 443 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.