The average train between Exeter and Chichester takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Chichester. 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 Chichester. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Chichester at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Chichester. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Chichester station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Exeter to Chichester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to Chichester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chichester station.
Book your Exeter to Chichester train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Exeter and Chichester is 193.6 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Central to Chichester via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 3h 51m.