The average train between Melksham and Exeter takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Melksham 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 every 4 hours between Melksham and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Melksham station and arriving at Exeter station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Melksham to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Melksham station.
Melksham to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Melksham to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Melksham and Exeter is 120.9 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Melksham to Exeter St Davids via Westbury (Wilts) in around 2h 20m.