The average train between Exeter and Farnborough takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Farnborough. 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 Farnborough. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Farnborough at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Farnborough. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Farnborough station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Exeter to Farnborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Farnborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Exeter to Farnborough train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Exeter and Farnborough is 204 km. The road distance is 245 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 48m.