The average train between Surrey and Exeter takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Surrey 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 Surrey and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Surrey is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Surrey to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Surrey station and arriving at Exeter station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Surrey to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorking Deepdene station.
Surrey to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Surrey to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Surrey and Exeter is 231.1 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 3h 15m.