The average train between Gillingham and Exeter takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours 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 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 4h 14m. 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 Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
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, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gillingham and Exeter is 294.3 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Exeter St Davids via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 3h 47m.