Exeter to Loughborough by train

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Overview: trains from Exeter to Loughborough

Find the key information for travelling by train from Exeter to Loughborough, 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 00:52 View journey
Last train 22:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 59m View journey
Distance (km) 279
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey US$101.50 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 6m
Train operators 9

Explore Exeter to Loughborough by train

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

Cost of train tickets between Exeter and Loughborough

The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to Loughborough start at US$101.50. 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 Exeter to Loughborough is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 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.

Exeter to Loughborough daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Loughborough on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 30 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:52: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:52: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 01:06: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:57: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 24 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Exeter to Loughborough?

This journey covers a total of 279 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 59 minutes.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 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.

Making the most of your Exeter to Loughborough travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Loughborough.

FAQs about the train journey from Exeter to Loughborough

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

The total distance between Exeter and Loughborough is 279 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.