The cheapest and fastest trains from Market Harborough to Exeter
Cheapest price
£246
Average price
£246
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
265 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Market Harborough to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Market Harborough to Exeter will cost around £246 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £246.
To travel from Market Harborough to Exeter you need to make at least 2 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Market Harborough to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Market Harborough to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £110.
Distance: 265 km
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4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Market Harborough to Exeter train times
The table below shows live departures for Market Harborough to Exeter trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:18 Market Harborough | 4h25 | 10:43 Exeter | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:04 Market Harborough | 4h39 | 11:43 Exeter | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:08 Market Harborough | 4h17 | 12:25 Exeter | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:06 Market Harborough | 4h38 | 13:44 Exeter | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:32 Market Harborough | 4h12 | 14:44 Exeter | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Market Harborough to Exeter
Trains from Market Harborough to Exeter run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £110 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 265 km distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 265 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £110 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 20:06 |
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FAQs: Market Harborough to Exeter train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Market Harborough 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Market Harborough and Exeter
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. Step free access is available to both platforms, via the ticket office for platform 1 or the new car park for platform 2. Please check which platform your train is due to depart from before arriving at the station. Services to the north, including Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby normally depart from platform 1. Services to London and stations south of Market Harborough normally depart from platform 2. If you do need assistance to change platforms, we're happy to help. Please speak to a member of staff or use a Help Point in the station. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: rear of booking hall, and Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses leave from the Bay adjacent to the station car park.
- 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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