Train Rochester to Exeter from £112 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Exeter takes 3h 43m 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.

3h 43m
Duration: 208 mi
Distance: £112
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 24m

£93–190

Rochester to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Rochester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:57 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
11:02 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
1:02 PM → 4:12 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
11:02 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
11:02 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
11:02 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:32 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Rochester to Exeter.

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Distance: 207.6 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Rochester, England and Exeter, England?

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 24m.

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