The average train between Exeter and Guildford takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Guildford. 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 Guildford. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Guildford at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Guildford station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Exeter to Guildford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Guildford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Exeter to Guildford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Exeter and Guildford is 214.4 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Guildford via Reading in around 2h 51m.