Watford to Exeter Trains

Watford to Exeter trains

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The average train between Watford and Exeter takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Watford 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.

3h 31m
Duration: 188 mi
Distance: £101
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Watford High Street to Queens Park (London)train Watford Junction - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...

3h 28m

£84–151

Watford to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Queens Park (London) and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:03 PM → 5:15 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 6:16 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
3:33 PM → 7:03 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
4:03 PM → 7:15 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:33 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:03 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 11:12 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:12 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:51 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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