The average train between Rochester and Exeter takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester 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 Rochester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Exeter station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Rochester to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Rochester to Exeter train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rochester and Exeter is 291.3 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Exeter St Davids via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 26m.