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Canterbury to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Exeter takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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.

4h 2m
Duration
245 mi
Distance
£133
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 43m
£111–226

Canterbury to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 245.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Exeter St Davids via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 43m.

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