The average train between Exeter and Gillingham takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Gillingham. 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 Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Gillingham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Exeter to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Gillingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Exeter to Gillingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and Gillingham is 294.3 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Gillingham (Kent) via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 49m.