The average train between Gillingham and Exeter takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria 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 Gillingham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Exeter station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Gillingham to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Gillingham to Exeter train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gillingham and Exeter is 294.3 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Exeter St Davids via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 16m.