The average train between Chatham and Exeter takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham 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 Chatham and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Exeter station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Chatham to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Chatham to Exeter train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chatham and Exeter is 292.6 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Exeter St Davids via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 3h 43m.