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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelsea and Exeter takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelsea 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.

2h 44m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Chelsea to Exeter train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Chelsea and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelsea is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Exeter at 2:56 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 3h 32m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 32m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelsea to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chelsea to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Chelsea, England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 10m. South Western Railway also services this route every 4 hours.

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