The average train between Exeter and Whitstable takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Whitstable station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Exeter to Whitstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Whitstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Exeter to Whitstable train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and Whitstable is 326.1 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Whitstable via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 32m.