The average train between Canvey Island and Exeter takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Canvey Island 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 Canvey Island and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canvey Island is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Canvey Island to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canvey Island to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Canvey Island station and arriving at Exeter station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Canvey Island to Exeter train services, operated by c2c, depart from Benfleet station.
Canvey Island to Exeter train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Canvey Island to Exeter train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Canvey Island and Exeter is 300.1 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Benfleet to Exeter St Davids via West Ham, West Ham station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 53m.