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The average train between Herne Bay and Exeter takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay 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 38m
Duration
237 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Herne Bay to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Herne Bay and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 26m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 11m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 17m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 23m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 13m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Herne Bay 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.

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  • Distance: 236.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Herne Bay, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Herne Bay to Exeter St Davids via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 17m.

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