The average train between Hayes and Exeter takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Hayes 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 Hayes and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hayes is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hayes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hayes station and arriving at Exeter station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Hayes to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hayes (Kent) station.
Hayes to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Hayes to Exeter train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hayes and Exeter is 258.2 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Hayes (Kent) to Exeter St Davids via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 35m.