The cheapest and fastest trains from Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Exeter Central (EXC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Exeter Central (EXC) will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) for Exeter Central (EXC) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Trains from Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Exeter Central (EXC) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 11:43. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 05:09 |
Last train 11:43 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Exeter Central (EXC) trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) and Exeter Central (EXC) from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Exeter Central (EXC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) to Exeter Central (EXC) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter Central (EXC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gillingham (Dorset) (GIL) and Exeter Central (EXC)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Some step-free access to all platforms - please check details. Step-free access to Platform 1 (most trains in both directions) via level access, or short ramp. Steps to Platform 2 (some trains in both directions) or step-free approximately 100m via barrow crossing with assistance only, when station is staffed.
- Accessible taxis: Pre-booked only
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet opening hours are: Monday to Friday - 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday - 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday - 09:30 - 17:00
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room is located in the ticket office building. The waiting room is heated and seating complies with the Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, Station Road, off Le Neubourg Way (B3081)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
