Gillingham to Exeter by train

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Overview: trains from Gillingham to Exeter

Find the key information for travelling by train from Gillingham to Exeter, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:51 View journey
Last train 23:22 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 18m View journey
Distance (km) 95
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey AU$52.56 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 33m
Train operators 2

Taking the train from Gillingham to Exeter

Ready to book a trip from Gillingham to Exeter by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train travel from Gillingham to Exeter

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Gillingham to Exeter:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$52.56

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Gillingham to Exeter daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Exeter on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 19 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:51: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:35: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:42: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:22: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 53 minutes: frequency of train departures

Gillingham to Exeter train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 95 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Gillingham and Exeter

Tickets for travel between Gillingham and Exeter can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Additional information on train travel from Gillingham to Exeter

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Exeter city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Gillingham to Exeter

Want to know more about your journey from Gillingham to Exeter? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Gillingham and Exeter is 95 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.