Northampton to Exeter by train

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Overview: trains from Northampton to Exeter

Find the key information for travelling by train from Northampton 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 05:15 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 248
Trains / day 55 View all
Cheapest journey US$272.18 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 31m
Train operators 8

Northampton to Exeter by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Northampton to Exeter? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 248 kilometres.

Train cost from Northampton to Exeter

Ready to book tickets from Northampton to Exeter? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Northampton and Exeter typically run US$272.18.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 4 and a half months in advance.

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Northampton to Exeter train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:16.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:35.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:15.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:30.

  • 55 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 10 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Northampton and Exeter

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 38 minutes, covering a total of 248 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Northampton to Exeter trains

Tickets for travel to Exeter along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your trip to Exeter

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Exeter.

FAQs about the train journey from Northampton to Exeter

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

The trip from Northampton to Exeter covers a distance of 248 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.