The average train between Horley and Exeter takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Horley 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 Horley and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Horley is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Horley to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Horley station and arriving at Exeter station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Horley to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Horley station.
Horley to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Horley to Exeter train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Horley and Exeter is 241.2 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Horley to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 38m.