The average train between Exeter and Horley takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Horley. 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 Horley. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Horley at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Horley. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Horley station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Exeter to Horley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Horley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Redhill station.
Book your Exeter to Horley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Exeter and Horley is 241.2 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Horley via Reading and Redhill in around 3h 42m.