The average train between Farnham and Exeter takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Farnham 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 Farnham and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Farnham is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Ash and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Farnham to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Farnham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Farnham station and arriving at Exeter station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Farnham to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Ash station.
Farnham to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Farnham to Exeter train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Farnham and Exeter is 198.7 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Farnham to Exeter St Davids via Ash and Reading in around 3h 33m.