The average train between Exeter and London Gateway takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to London Gateway. 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 London Gateway. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into London Gateway at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to London Gateway. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at London Gateway station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Exeter to London Gateway train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to London Gateway train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stanford-le-Hope station.
Book your Exeter to London Gateway train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and c2c.
The distance between Exeter and London Gateway is 293.6 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Stanford-le-Hope via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Fenchurch Street in around 3h 47m.