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Exeter to Derby train route details

First train

06:25

Last train

22:43

Departure city

Exeter

Arrival city

Derby

Journey time

3h 9m

Distance

176 miles

Price

TRY 912.71*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway

What are the next train times from Exeter to Derby?

Discover all upcoming Exeter to Derby services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
16:27 3h 15m, Direct Exeter St Davids	19:42 Derby	Find Tickets
17:27 3h 14m, Direct Exeter St Davids	20:41 Derby	Find Tickets
18:27 3h 21m, Direct Exeter St Davids	21:48 Derby	Find Tickets
19:27 4h 27m, 1 change Exeter St Davids	23:54 Derby	Find Tickets
21:14 9h 28m, 1 change Exeter St Davids	06:42 +1 Derby	Find Tickets
22:43 10h, 1 change Exeter St Davids	08:43 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Explore the cheapest prices to Derby from Exeter this week

Ticket prices for Exeter to Derby typically cost around TRY 912.71, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

TRY 1,926.82

Mon16Feb

TRY 912.71

Tue17Feb

TRY 1,926.82

Wed18Feb

TRY 1,926.82

Thu19Feb

TRY 1,926.82

Fri20Feb

TRY 1,926.82

Sat21Feb

TRY 1,926.82

Sun22Feb

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

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Travel during Off-Peak train times

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