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Dartford to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dartford and Exeter takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Dartford 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
193 mi
Distance
£102
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Abbey Wood

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  1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 28m
£84–158

Dartford to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Dartford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 24m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 4m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 25m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 52m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dartford 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 Dartford to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 193.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Dartford, 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 13m.

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