The average train between Stroud and Exeter takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Stroud 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 Stroud and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Stroud is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Stroud station and arriving at Exeter station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Stroud to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Stroud (Glos) station.
Stroud to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Stroud to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Stroud and Exeter is 146.9 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Exeter St Davids via Cheltenham Spa in around 3h 13m.