The cheapest and fastest trains from Hastings to Exeter
Cheapest price
£108
Average price
£110
Fastest journey
6 h 27 m
Average duration
6 h 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hastings to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hastings to Exeter will cost around £110 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hastings for Exeter every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 6 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Live departures
Hastings to Exeter train times
The table below shows live departures for Hastings to Exeter trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P15260+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27561 · C28266 | On time 08:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 5h17 | 13:47 Exeter Central (EXC) | 3 changes | |
P15260+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27561 | On time 08:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 4h39 | 13:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
P15260+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27561 · C28022 | On time 08:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 5h02 | 13:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
P15256+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27566 · C27985 | On time 09:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 4h48 | 14:18 Exeter Central (EXC) | 3 changes | |
P15256+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27566 · C28023 | On time 09:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 5h00 | 14:30 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
P15256+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27566 | On time 09:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 4h39 | 14:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
P15254+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27924 · C28456 | On time 09:50 Hastings station (HGS) | 5h18 | 15:08 Exeter Central (EXC) | 3 changes | |
P15254+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27924 | On time 09:50 Hastings station (HGS) | 5h09 | 14:59 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
P15254+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27924 · C27464 | On time 09:50 Hastings station (HGS) | 5h18 | 15:08 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
P15252+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27925 | On time 10:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 4h39 | 15:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
P15252+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27925 · C28024 | On time 10:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 5h02 | 15:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
P15252+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27925 · C27987 | On time 10:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 4h48 | 15:18 Exeter Central (EXC) | 3 changes | |
P15249+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27306 | On time 11:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 4h39 | 16:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
P15249+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27306 · C28025 | On time 11:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 5h02 | 16:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
P15249+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27306 · C27989 | On time 11:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 4h49 | 16:19 Exeter Central (EXC) | 3 changes | |
P15246+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27535 · C28237 | On time 12:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 5h16 | 17:46 Exeter Central (EXC) | 3 changes | |
P15246+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27535 | On time 12:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 4h53 | 17:23 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
P15246+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington+ C27535 · C28026 | On time 12:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 5h02 | 17:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
![]() | 06:15 Hastings | 6h27 | 12:42 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:36 Hastings | 7h06 | 13:42 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hastings to Exeter
Trains from Hastings to Exeter run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 21:24 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Hastings to Exeter trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Hastings and Exeter from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hastings to Exeter train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings to Exeter by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hastings and Exeter
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:30 Saturday 05:50 - 20:30 Sunday 05:50 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: W H smith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access direct to platform 1 and 2 from ramp leading off the ticket hall for some Ashford and Brightton/London services. Step free access to platforms 3 and 4 via lifts on the station footbridge. Stepped access between platforms also via the station footbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 01:40 Saturday 04:45 - 01:40 Sunday 06:20 - 01:25 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Open 0700-1900
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Open 0700-1900 (outside of these hours, access availble on request from staff)
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
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