The average train between Exeter and Croydon takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Croydon. 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 Croydon. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Croydon at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Croydon station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Exeter to Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Exeter and Croydon is 250.5 km. The road distance is 281 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £65–160 and the journey takes 3h 5m.