The average train between Slough and Exeter takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Slough 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 Slough and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Slough is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Slough to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Slough to Exeter train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Slough to Exeter train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Slough to Exeter train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Slough and Exeter is 222.5 km. The road distance is 248 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 42m.