The average train between London Gateway and Exeter takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is an hourly train service from London Gateway 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 London Gateway and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gateway is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London Gateway to Exeter. However, there are services departing from London Gateway station and arriving at Exeter station via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
London Gateway to Exeter train services, operated by c2c, depart from Stanford-le-Hope station.
London Gateway to Exeter train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your London Gateway to Exeter train tickets online with c2c, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between London Gateway and Exeter is 293.6 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Stanford-le-Hope to Exeter St Davids via London Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street Station, and London Paddington in around 4h 2m.