Train Dartford to Exeter from £105 | Tickets & Timetables

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: £105
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Abbey Wood

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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 8:44 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 Sunday, May 3, 2026

1:46 PM → 5:24 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
2:46 PM → 6:09 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
3:46 PM → 7:02 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
4:46 PM → 8:11 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 10:08 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 10:08 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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