Chatham to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chatham and Exeter takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham 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.

4h 28m
Duration: 208 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 24m

£90–158

Chatham to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Chatham and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:10 PM → 9:32 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
6:10 PM → 10:28 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:40 PM → 11:39 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
10:10 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
12h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:40 AM → 1:00 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 1:11 PM
4h • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 2:09 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:10 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:10 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:10 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:10 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:10 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chatham 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.