Chelmsford to Exeter Trains

Chelmsford to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Exeter takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 41m
Duration: 207 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 32m

£93–184

Chelmsford to Exeter train times

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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 31, 2026

7:00 PM → 10:29 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
7:55 PM → 11:32 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
10:41 PM → 4:13 AM
Arrives next day
5h 32m • 2 changes
11:23 PM → 8:44 AM
Arrives next day
9h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, September 1, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
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