The average train between Exeter and Tonbridge takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Tonbridge. 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 Tonbridge. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Tonbridge at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Tonbridge. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Tonbridge station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Exeter to Tonbridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Tonbridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Tonbridge station.
Book your Exeter to Tonbridge train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and Tonbridge is 271.3 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Tonbridge via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 22m.