The average train between Catford and Exeter takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Catford 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 Catford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Catford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Catford station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Catford to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Paddington station.
Catford to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Catford to Exeter train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Catford and Exeter is 257.7 km. The road distance is 294 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 7m.