The average train between Upminster and Exeter takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is an hourly train service from Upminster 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 Upminster and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Upminster is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Whitechapel station and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Upminster to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Upminster station and arriving at Exeter station via Whitechapel station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Upminster to Exeter train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Upminster station.
Upminster to Exeter train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Upminster to Exeter train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Upminster and Exeter is 279.3 km. The road distance is 309 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Exeter Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–160 and the journey takes 3h 18m.