The average train between Exeter and West Malling takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to West Malling. 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 West Malling. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into West Malling at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to West Malling. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at West Malling station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Exeter to West Malling train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to West Malling train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at West Malling station.
Book your Exeter to West Malling train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and West Malling is 282.6 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to West Malling via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 59m.