Rochester to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Exeter takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. 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.

4h 22m
Duration: 207 mi
Distance: £107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 20m

£90–158

Rochester to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Rochester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:44 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:44 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 2:09 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:14 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.