The average train between Romford and Exeter takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Romford 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 Romford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Exeter station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Romford to Exeter train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.
Romford to Exeter train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Romford to Exeter train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Romford and Exeter is 275.7 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Romford to Exeter St Davids via London Paddington in around 3h 18m.