The average train between Chatham and Exeter takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. 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 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 28m. 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 Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Chatham to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Chatham to Exeter train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chatham and Exeter is 292.6 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 19m.
