The average train between Exeter and Ashford takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Ashford. 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 Exeter and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Ashford at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Ashford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Exeter to Ashford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Ashford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Exeter to Ashford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and Ashford is 311.9 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ashford International via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 24m.