Train Guildford to Exeter from £87 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Guildford and Exeter takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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.

2h 57m
Duration: 163 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 56m

£71–141

Guildford to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Guildford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

5:15 PM → 8:12 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
5:45 PM → 9:09 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:18 PM → 9:14 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:19 PM → 10:29 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

12:05 AM → 4:13 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

12:05 AM → 4:13 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:05 AM → 4:13 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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