The average train between Exeter and Watford Junction takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Watford Junction. 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 Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Watford Junction station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Exeter to Watford Junction train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Watford Junction train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Exeter to Watford Junction train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Watford Junction is 241.9 km. The road distance is 303 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 14m.