The average train between Rayleigh and Exeter takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Exeter station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Rayleigh to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Exeter train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Rayleigh to Exeter train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Rayleigh and Exeter is 303.7 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Exeter St Davids via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 39m.