The average train between Tunbridge Wells and Exeter takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tunbridge Wells is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Tunbridge Wells to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Tunbridge Wells station and arriving at Exeter station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Tunbridge Wells to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tunbridge Wells station.
Tunbridge Wells to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Tunbridge Wells to Exeter train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Exeter is 269.4 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Exeter St Davids via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 46m.