The average train between Exeter and East Grinstead takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to East Grinstead. 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 East Grinstead. 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 East Grinstead at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to East Grinstead. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at East Grinstead station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Exeter to East Grinstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to East Grinstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at East Grinstead station.
Book your Exeter to East Grinstead train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Exeter and East Grinstead is 250.8 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Central to East Grinstead via Clapham Junction in around 4h 19m.