The average train between Gravesend and Exeter takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Gravesend 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 Gravesend and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gravesend is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gravesend to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Gravesend station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Gravesend to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Paddington station.
Gravesend to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Gravesend to Exeter train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gravesend and Exeter is 283.8 km. The road distance is 322 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 8m.