London to Exeter train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Exeter

Showing times and prices for 30 Jun

Cheapest price

72S$

Average price

141S$

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h 6 m

Trains per day

106

Distance

253 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Exeter will cost around 141S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 72S$.

Fast trains

Of the 106 trains that leave London for Exeter every day 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.

  • Great Western RailwayG14972 · G15183
    10:03 PM3h14
    London Paddington (PAD)
    1:17 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    72 S$1One-way
    1 change
  • South Western RailwayL79395
    2:20 PM3h24
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    5:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    81 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • South Western RailwayL79384
    1:20 PM3h22
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    4:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    81 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • South Western RailwayL79406
    3:20 PM3h29
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    6:49 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    81 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • South Western RailwayL79406+Great Western RailwayG15234
    3:20 PM3h33
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    6:53 PMSt James' Park (SJP)
    86 S$1One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for London to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 23S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 23S$, and a flight costs an average of 267S$.

Distance: 253 km

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Train
Coach
Flight

92S$

Average Price

36S$

Average Price

Cheapest

597S$

Average Price

3h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 40m

Average total duration

4h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 54m

Average total duration

6h 54m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

London to Exeter train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Exeter trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW34830 · Y80292
On time
5:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h50
7:53 PM St James' Park (SJP)		1 change
Great Western RailwayW34830 · C48044
On time
5:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h31
7:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		1 change
Great Western RailwayW34830
On time
5:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h12
7:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL794285:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h19
8:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79428+Great Western RailwayC016205:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h38
9:01 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
South Western RailwayL79428+Great Western RailwayY80296
On time
5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h26
8:49 PM St James' Park (SJP)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG14985 · Y80294
On time
5:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h45
8:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG149855:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h29
8:05 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14985 · C48048
On time
5:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h57
8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		1 change
SouthernG88207+South Western RailwayL79974 · L79438+Great Western RailwayC48052
On time
5:55 PM London Victoria (VIC)
4h09
10:04 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayW34836 · Y80296
On time
6:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h46
8:49 PM St James' Park (SJP)		1 change
Great Western RailwayW348366:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h09
8:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34836 · C48048
On time
6:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h30
8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		1 change
South Western RailwayL794386:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h20
9:43 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79438+Great Western RailwayC48052
On time
6:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h41
10:04 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		1 change
South Western RailwayL79438+Great Western RailwayY80300
On time
6:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h35
9:58 PM St James' Park (SJP)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG149866:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h33
9:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34842 · Y80300
On time
7:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h54
9:58 PM St James' Park (SJP)		1 change
Great Western RailwayW34842 · Y80298 · C48052
On time
7:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h47
9:51 PM St James' Park (SJP)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayW348427:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h10
9:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34842 · C48052
On time
7:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h00
10:04 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		1 change
South Western RailwayL79450
On time
7:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h24
10:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79450+Great Western RailwayC48054
On time
7:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h45
11:05 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		1 change
South Western RailwayL79450+Great Western RailwayY80302
On time
7:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h29
10:49 PM St James' Park (SJP)		1 change
Great Western RailwayG14988 · Y803028:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h46
10:49 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
Great Western RailwayG149888:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h26
10:29 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14988 · C48054
On time
8:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h02
11:05 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		1 change
South Western RailwayL794648:17 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h48
12:05 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34848 · Y80304
On time
9:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h42
11:46 PM St James' Park (SJP)		1 change
Great Western RailwayW34848
On time
9:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h28
11:32 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14972 · G15183
On time
10:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h33
1:36 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		1 change
Great Western RailwayW34771 · Y41852
On time
11:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
6h28
6:13 AM St James' Park (SJP)		1 change
Great Western RailwayW34771 · C47971
On time
11:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
5h15
5:00 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		1 change
Great Western RailwayW34771
On time
11:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
4h39
4:24 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		0 changesdirect
Tuesday, 30 June
Great Western RailwayG149776:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h44
8:44 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14977 · Y418706:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
3h22
9:22 AM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34780 · C479957:02 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h33
9:35 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW347807:02 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h25
9:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL793157:10 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h33
10:43 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79315+Great Western RailwayC480047:10 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h22
11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
South Western RailwayL79315+Great Western RailwayY802447:10 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h11
11:21 AM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34782 · C480008:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h30
10:33 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW347828:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h05
10:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34782 · G152298:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h18
10:21 AM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
South Western RailwayL79329+Great Western RailwayC480108:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h12
12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
South Western RailwayL793298:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h23
11:43 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79329+Great Western RailwayY802518:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h01
12:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
Great Western RailwayG14954+CrossCountryG01135+Great Western RailwayC480108:30 AM London Paddington (PAD)
4h02
12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 changes
South Western RailwayL79342+Great Western RailwayC48015+SouthernG261608:35 AM London Victoria (VIC)
4h56
1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14989 · C480049:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h29
11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
Great Western RailwayG149899:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h10
11:13 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL793429:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h22
12:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79342+Great Western RailwayY802579:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h00
1:20 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
South Western RailwayL79342+Great Western RailwayC480159:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h11
1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW347889:34 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h20
11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW3479110:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h00
12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34791 · C4801010:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h29
12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34791 · Y8025110:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h18
12:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
South Western RailwayL79352+Great Western RailwayY8026310:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h01
2:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
South Western RailwayL7935210:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h22
1:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79352+Great Western RailwayC4802110:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h11
2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1497910:36 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h31
1:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14979 · Y8025710:36 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h44
1:20 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
Great Western RailwayW3479711:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h10
1:13 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34797 · C4801511:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h28
1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34797 · Y8026311:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
3h18
2:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
South Western RailwayL79363+Great Western RailwayC4802511:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h12
3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
South Western RailwayL79363+Great Western RailwayY8026911:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h01
3:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
South Western RailwayL7936311:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h22
2:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14983 · C4802112:05 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h26
2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1498312:05 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h07
2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79372+Great Western RailwayC4802812:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h40
4:00 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
South Western RailwayL79372+Great Western RailwayY8027412:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h02
4:22 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
South Western RailwayL7937212:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h23
3:43 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14984 · Y8026912:35 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h46
3:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
Great Western RailwayG1498412:35 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h33
3:08 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34809 · Y80272 · C480301:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h17
4:20 PM St James' Park (SJP)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34809 · Y802741:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h19
4:22 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
Great Western RailwayW348091:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h09
3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34809 · C480251:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h29
3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
South Western RailwayL79384+Great Western RailwayY802771:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h35
4:55 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
South Western RailwayL793841:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h22
4:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79384+Great Western RailwayC480331:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h48
5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34814 · Y802772:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h52
4:55 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34814 · C480302:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h30
4:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW348142:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h09
4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79395+Great Western RailwayY802822:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h29
5:49 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
South Western RailwayL79395+Great Western RailwayC480372:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h42
6:02 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
South Western RailwayL793952:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h24
5:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34817 · Y802792:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h45
5:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
Great Western RailwayW348172:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h23
4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34817 · C480332:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h32
5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34819 · Y802823:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h46
5:49 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
Great Western RailwayW348193:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h12
5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34819 · C480353:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h31
5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
South Western RailwayL79406+Great Western RailwayG152343:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h33
6:53 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
South Western RailwayL79406+Great Western RailwayG154713:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h45
7:05 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
South Western RailwayL794063:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h29
6:49 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG14965+CrossCountryG01150+Great Western RailwayG152333:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h54
6:24 PM St James' Park (SJP)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG14965+CrossCountryG011503:30 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h39
6:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34823 · G152344:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h50
6:53 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
Great Western RailwayW348234:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h12
6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW34823 · C480394:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h30
6:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
South Western RailwayL794174:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h23
7:43 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwayL79417+Great Western RailwayY802924:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h33
7:53 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
South Western RailwayL79417+Great Western RailwayC480484:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h13
8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34827 · Y802904:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h44
7:20 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 change
Great Western RailwayW348274:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h27
7:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Exeter

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Trains from London to Exeter run on average 42 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 43S$ but you can travel from only 23S$ by coach.

There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 2h 32m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from 23S$
Distance
253 km
Average train duration
3h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
43S$
Trains per day
42
Direct trains
17
Fastest train
2h 32m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:57 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
56 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from 23S$

Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London to Exeter trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between London and Exeter from 23S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 32m
Cheapest Price
109S$
Great Western Railway frequency
28 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 20m
Cheapest Price
43S$
South Western Railway frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
CrossCountry frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 57m
Cheapest Price
267S$
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
10 a day

FAQs: London to Exeter train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Exeter 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London to Exeter can start from as little as 43S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Exeter is 92S$; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London to Exeter is 2h 32m to travel the 253 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from London to Exeter leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from London to Exeter leaves at 11:57 pm.
Yes, there are 17 direct trains a day from London to Exeter with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from London to Exeter, you can count on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) for the best way to get you to Exeter. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London and Exeter and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Exeter from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 32m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London to Exeter is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Exeter including taking a train, coach and flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and Exeter

London
Exeter
The major train station for departures in London is London Paddington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Paddington for your trip from London to Exeter.
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Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
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LoungeLounge
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Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
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Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 24/7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Wasabi
  • The Beer House
  • Barburrito
  • Upper Crust
  • The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Burger King
  • Pret a Manger
  • The Savanna
  • Soboro Bakery
  • & more
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
  • Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Paddington
  • Mercure London Paddington Hotel
  • The Pilgrm
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • 24/7
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near Platform 1
Public transport options for London Paddington
  • Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
  • Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
  • Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
  • Metro: Tube Lines.
London WaterlooWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
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ParkingParking
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Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Waterloo
  • Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
  • Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WD
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
23 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
  • Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
  • Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)

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