The average train between Leatherhead and Exeter takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Leatherhead is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Dorking and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leatherhead to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leatherhead to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Leatherhead station and arriving at Exeter station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Leatherhead to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, depart from Dorking Deepdene station.
Leatherhead to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Leatherhead to Exeter train tickets online with Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Leatherhead and Exeter is 232.3 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Leatherhead to Exeter St Davids via Dorking, Dorking Deepdene, and Reading in around 3h 43m.