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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Chatham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Exeter to Chatham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Chatham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Exeter to Chatham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and Chatham is 292.6 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chatham via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 44m.