Milton Keynes to Exeter by train

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Overview: trains from Milton Keynes to Exeter

Find the key information for travelling by train from Milton Keynes 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 00:12 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 241
Trains / day 57 View all
Cheapest journey CA$118.95 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 37m
Train operators 13

Discover Milton Keynes to Exeter by train

Planning a train adventure from Milton Keynes to Exeter? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of train tickets between Milton Keynes and Exeter

The cheapest train tickets from Milton Keynes to Exeter start at CA$118.95. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Milton Keynes to Exeter is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Milton Keynes to Exeter daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Exeter on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 57 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:12: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:59: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:28: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:30: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 9 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Milton Keynes to Exeter?

This journey covers a total of 241 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 16 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Milton Keynes and Exeter?

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 Exeter

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

FAQs about the train journey from Milton Keynes to Exeter

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

The trip from Milton Keynes to Exeter covers a distance of 241 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.