The average train between Exeter and Gloucester takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Gloucester station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Exeter to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Exeter to Gloucester train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Exeter and Gloucester is 155.2 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Gloucester via Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 11m.