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The average train between Exeter and Chatham takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Chatham. 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 55m
Duration
212 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
3h 43m
£95–168

Exeter to Chatham train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Chatham at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Chatham? 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 Exeter to Chatham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 211.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chatham via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 43m.

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