The average train between Godalming and Exeter takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Godalming 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 Godalming and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Godalming is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Guildford and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Godalming to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Godalming station and arriving at Exeter station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Godalming to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Godalming to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Godalming to Exeter train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Godalming and Exeter is 210.4 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Godalming to Exeter St Davids via Guildford and Reading in around 3h 21m.