The average train between Chessington and Exeter takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Chessington 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 Chessington and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chessington is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Wimbledon and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chessington 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chessington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Chessington station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Chessington to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Paddington station.
Chessington to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Chessington to Exeter train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chessington and Exeter is 236.3 km. The road distance is 300 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 2h 10m.