The average train between Grays and Exeter takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Grays 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 Grays and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Grays is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grays to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Grays station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Grays to Exeter train services, operated by c2c, depart from London Paddington station.
Grays to Exeter train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Grays to Exeter train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Grays and Exeter is 281.7 km. The road distance is 318 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.