The average train between Farnborough and Exeter takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Farnborough to Exeter. 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 Farnborough and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Farnborough is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Farnborough station and arriving at Exeter station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Farnborough to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Farnborough North station.
Farnborough to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Farnborough to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Farnborough and Exeter is 204 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Farnborough North to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 2h 38m.