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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Chelsea takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Exeter to Chelsea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 53m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Exeter to Chelsea train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Exeter and Chelsea. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Chelsea at 12:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 57m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 4h 12m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 3h 57m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 4h 12m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 3h 57m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 4h 12m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 3h 57m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 4h 12m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 3h 57m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 4h 12m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 3h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h 39m • Direct
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    train train 4h 17m • Direct
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    train train 3h 36m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Chelsea? 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 Chelsea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 6m. South Western Railway also services this route every 3 hours.

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