The average train between Exeter and Leatherhead takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Leatherhead. 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 Leatherhead. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Leatherhead at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Leatherhead. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Leatherhead station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Exeter to Leatherhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Leatherhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dorking Deepdene station.
Book your Exeter to Leatherhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Exeter and Leatherhead is 232.3 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Leatherhead via Reading, Dorking Deepdene, and Dorking in around 3h 32m.