The average train between Maidstone and Exeter takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Exeter station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Maidstone to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Maidstone to Exeter train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Maidstone and Exeter is 289.4 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Exeter St Davids via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 54m.