The average train between Chelmsford and Exeter takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Exeter station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Chelmsford to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Chelmsford to Exeter train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chelmsford and Exeter is 300.2 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Exeter St Davids via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 30m.