The average train between Maidenhead and Exeter takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Maidenhead to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Maidenhead to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Maidenhead to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Maidenhead and Exeter is 215.1 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 42m.