Exeter to Chatham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Chatham takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. 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: £109
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...

3h 47m

£94–167

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 Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:57 PM → 1:33 AM
Arrives next day
4h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:21 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:56 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:56 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:12 AM → 7:22 AM
6h 10m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 2:14 PM
4h • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:21 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:56 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:56 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:21 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:56 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:56 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:21 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:56 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:56 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 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.

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 47m.

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