The average train between Ashford and Exeter takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashford to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ashford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Exeter station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Ashford to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Ashford to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Ashford to Exeter train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ashford and Exeter is 311.9 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Ashford International to Exeter St Davids via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 26m.