The average train between Margate and Exeter takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Exeter station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Margate to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Margate to Exeter train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Margate and Exeter is 351.1 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Exeter St Davids via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 17m.