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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Exeter takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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.

4h 46m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 54m
£114–232

Dover to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 252.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Exeter St Davids via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 54m.

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